Crimes

EFCC nabs 21 Yahoo Boys in Abuja, seizes cars, phones, laptops

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.

The suspects include Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola and Elijah Simon.

Others are Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas Aminu, Damilare James and Christopher Simon.

Also arrested include Mohammed Abdulhamid, Ifeanyi Bosah, Ayuba Aminu, Godwin Terkura and Victor Ademola.

EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects were nabbed in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja, following actionable intelligence on their alleged internet-related fraud activities.

Mercedes C300 seized from the Yahoo boys

More than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects.

They will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.

The Star

Editor

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