EFCC nabs 74 suspected Yahoo boys, recovers exotic cars in Ogun

Arrested Internet fraudsters
The paraded Internet fraudsters

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja –

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters (Yahoo boys) in Ogun State.

EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Oyewale stated that the alleged fraudsters were arrested at Government Residential Area (G.R.A), Shagamu in Ogun State following surveillance and intelligence exposing their suspected internet-related offences.

“Items recovered from them include seven exotic cars, three laptops, 124 mobile phones, one PlayStation 3 game, two motorcycles and other incriminating documents.

“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he said.

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