792 arrests made by EFCC: The EFCC’s recent raid in Lagos led to the arrest of 792 suspects tied to a sprawling crypto romance scam. Many apprehended were foreign nationals, notably 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino citizens.
International collaboration required: Victims primarily included individuals from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. The EFCC is working with global partners to explore organized crime connections, focusing on stopping these international scams.
Significant fraud cases uncovered: In a related case, Osang Otukpa was detained for defrauding 139 Australians of 5.04 million AUD through a bogus crypto platform. Such incidents underline the need for vigilance in crypto investments.