The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 60 suspected internet scammers, also known as Yahoo guys, in Ogun.
EFCC media chief Wilson Uwujaren made the announcement in a statement on Monday.
They were captured at a ceremony at the Conference Hotel in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The facility is owned by Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun and head of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Uwujaren said the event, dubbed the “Peer Youths Awards,” was organized “to reward high-profile Internet scammers.”
Items recovered from the suspects at the arrest site include exotic cars, electronic devices, laptops, and mobile phones.
The suspects will soon be charged in court, the spokesperson added.
The EFCC carried out the sting operation between Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
The commission has been accused of using excessive force during raids in recent months.