The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed suspected internet fraudsters, alias YAHOO BOYS, in five states in the South.
13 IN AKWA IBOM
The Uyo Zonal Directorate of EFCC nabbed 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Nwaniba area of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
They were arrested on Monday, October 7, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their fraudulent internet activities.
Items recovered from them include, Lexus 350 saloon car with registration number BGK 698 SU Abia, Lexus 350 saloon car with registration number ABC 573 BC, Toyota Camry V6 car with registration number, UYY 888 HR Akwa Ibom, Toyota Corolla car with registration number, KTM 613 AA Akwa Ibom, six laptop computers and 20 smartphones.
They will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
15 IN BENIN
Some 15 suspected internet fraudsters were on Monday, October 7, 2024 arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Benin City.
The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud.
Items recovered from them include four exotic cars, laptops and phones.
44 IN EBONYI, ANAMBRA, ENUGU
EFCC arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations of Enugu and Anambra States.
They were arrested in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 2024 following actionable intelligence linking them to suspected online criminal activities.
Upon arrest, preliminary investigations showed that the suspects took advantage of social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to defraud unsuspecting victims. Specifically, while some of the suspects specialized in using fake identities to engage foreign nationals in romantic affairs with intention to defraud them, others were found with fraudulent documents in their devices.
Other items recovered from them include laptops and different brands of sophisticated mobile phones.
All those arrested will be charged to court in their respective areas as soon as investigations are concluded.
