The police Anti-Crime Unit in The Gambia made a significant breakthrough in their efforts to combat fraud and cybercrime with the arrest of twenty-one (21) Nigerian nationals on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The individuals were apprehended for the alleged illegal possession of communication items believed to have been acquired through illicit means and used for fraudulent activities.

The operation, based on intelligence regarding suspicious activities in an apartment in Sanchaba Sulay Jobe, led to the confiscation of a range of communication devices, including AFRICELL and QCELL GSM SIM cards, smartphones, iPhones, laptops, routers, Rolex watches, and a diamond tester.

Further investigations revealed that the suspects were purportedly part of a larger criminal network engaged in various scams targeting unsuspecting individuals locally and internationally. The police are continuing their probe to substantiate these allegations and determine appropriate charges.

In response to these developments, the Office of the Inspector General of Police has called on the public to remain vigilant and support law enforcement agencies in their efforts to prevent and detect crime.