EFCC arrests another set of Yahoo boys in Ibadan

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters, better known as Yahoo boys, at the Elebu-Oja area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

 

The agency, in a statement on Saturday, said they were rounded up on February 8, 2019 following action on a series of intelligence reports.

“They are alleged to be involved in fraudulent activities ranging from love scam and other forms of internet fraud, through which they obtain money from unsuspecting victims.

“Three different models of exotic cars, laptop computers, telephones, international passports and several incriminating documents were recovered from them.

“They will soon be charged to court,” the statement said.

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