International Scam School Exposed: 792 Arrested in Lagos Cryptocurrency and Romance Fraud Bust
Foreigners were arrested in Lagos for allegedly training young Nigerians in romance scams and cryptocurrency fraud. The operation busted an international fraud network with suspects from China, the Philippines, and more. They targeted victims globally, using a high-tech hideout to coach accomplices in cyber deception.
Hot Take:
Looks like the romance scammers just received their own heartbreak from the EFCC! Love is a battlefield, but it turns out the real battle was between the fraudsters and the long arm of the law. Who knew that behind those sweet nothings whispered over the internet was a full-blown multinational criminal enterprise? Talk about a plot twist!
Key Points:
- 792 individuals arrested in Lagos for large-scale cryptocurrency and romance scam activities.
- The operation was conducted by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
- Suspects included various nationalities using a building in Lagos as a scamming headquarters.
- Network targeted victims in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe using phishing techniques.
- EFCC is investigating possible links to organized international fraud groups.
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