Nigerian law enforcement authorities have apprehended six individuals, aged between 19 and 27, believed to be associated with a cybercrime recruitment and mentorship hub.
Following their arrest, the suspects confessed to engaging in various illicit activities, which include identity theft, hacking, the trade of compromised Facebook accounts, romance scams, computer-related forgery, and other forms of computer-related fraud, as stated by the Nigerian police.
Additionally, intelligence reports have indicated that this syndicate may be involved in more sophisticated cybercrimes, including business email compromise and high-yield investment program fraud. A police spokesperson, in an official statement, confirmed that the arrested suspects will face charges pending the conclusion of the investigation. Furthermore, efforts are underway to capture other individuals linked to this criminal network who may still be at large.
