EFCC arrests suspected yahoo girl, boys

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna zonal office on Friday arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters with age range of 20 to 33 years.

A statement signed by the Head of Media EFCC Kaduna zonal office, Hajiya Zainab Sani Ahmed, said the suspects were arrested in Karu, Nasarawa state and would be arraigned in court once investigation is concluded. 

“The suspects, ranging between 20 and 33 years were apprehended around 5am in their rented apartment along Ihejirika Close, Becky, Karu, Nasarawa state.

“The suspected yahoo boys among whom was a lady were operating around Mararaba, Nyanya and Karu axis, Nasarawa state/FCT. The suspects were arrested following an intelligence leading to a sting operation.

“One of the suspects posed as an engineer working with Exxon Mobil, the rest used fake identities to defraud unsuspecting people within and outside Nigeria.

The suspects, include – Peter Olu Tsetimi, Ogunbiyi Adekunle A, Emuze Omosigho Emmanuel, Isaac Daro Obozokhai. Others are Samuel Nana-Kofi Eruese, Edward Yusuf and Peace Manayin. 

“Items recovered from them include exotic watches/ necklaces, expensive phones, iPads, laptops and several fraudulent documents.
“Further investigation is ongoing. Items and documents recovered will be subjected to forensic analysis. They will soon be charged to court.”

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