EFCC nabs 32 yahoo boys in one operation


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, Thursday, arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters, better known as Yahoo-Yahoo boys in one operation.

A press statement by EFCC acting spokesperson, Mr. Tony Orilade, in Abuja, said the suspects were arrested at Liberty Estate, Laderin Area of Abeokuta, Ogun state capital in an early morning sting operation.

He said the suspects ranging between 15 and 39 years were taken by surprise when EFCC operatives swooped on them at one of their havens in the estate.

According to him, “Fourteen of them claimed to be undergraduates, while 18 others said they are self-employed in various vocations.

“Their arrest was sequel to a petition detailing their alleged fraudulent activities, including internet fraud through which they obtain illicit funds from unsuspecting victims.”

He said items recovered from them include: six exotic cars, laptops, mobile phones, several documents containing false pretences and fetish objects.

Orilade said the suspects were already helping operatives of the commission with useful information and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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