May 16, 2018

Six alleged ‘yahoo yahoo boys’ arrested by the EFCC in Abuja (Photo)




The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has captured six suspected internet fraudsters. A statement by the antigraft agency says the suspected fraudsters namely Ihoeghian Aghasomwan
, Precious Osarumen, Enabulele Osazee Frank, Osahon Scott, Efe Ehieorobo and Peter James were picked up from one of their hideouts in Kubwa area, Abuja on Friday, May 11th.



“Surveillance was carried out and the identity and location of the fraudsters who specialize in defrauding innocent citizens both within and outside the country through internet was identified. On arrest, some of the items recovered from the suspects include – one Toyota Camry 2009, 10 laptop computers, 4 ECOWAS International passports, 17 mobile phones, 2 flash drive, HP printer and Certificate of Award of Asian Professional Security Association in favour of Sun Yaje. Also recovered was a travelling bag and air piece check-in bag suggesting Abuja as its destination dated March 19, 2018 labelled with two paper clearance certificate of Custom Controlling Department, International Affairs China, No: 00548 and TDK courier service worldwide express service shipment details with track No: ME103178131.” the statement in part read


The EFCC says all the suspects will be charged to court.

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