Police Bust International Cybercrime Ring in Delta State

Police Bust International Cybercrime Ring in Delta State

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa

Nigeria’s Police National Cybercrime Center have dismantled a major scam syndicate in Agbor, Delta State, arresting seven suspects.

Supported by the UK’s National Crime Agency and Meta, the operation targeted a ring responsible for large-scale international investment fraud.

The group utilized 500 fake social media profiles to impersonate crypto traders and lure victims via a fraudulent Facebook page.

By posting “success stories,” they tricked unsuspecting users into sending money for bogus investment schemes.

Led by Collins Ogwuorie, the seven-man gang including Christian Ogwuorie and five others—operated with specialized roles. Their tasks ranged from buying bulk social media accounts to grooming victims through deceptive online conversations.

While based in Nigeria, the syndicate focused on victims in the UK and trained new recruits in phishing.

Detectives seized 26 phones, 42 SIM cards, and a laptop during the raid for forensic analysis.

Police are now tracking the stolen funds and searching for more accomplices. Authorities have urged the public to verify all digital investments, citing this as a major win for global law enforcement cooperation.