The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested thirty three (33) suspected internet fraudsters (popularly called Yahoo Boys) for alleged internet fraud.
According to a statement from the Media and Publicity unit of the Commission, the suspects were arrested on March 9, 2022 at Rotimi Williams Farm Estate, Ogba, Lagos, following credible intelligence received on the illegal activities of some individuals allegedly involved in computer fraud.
The suspects are John Oshogbo Ekpo, Samuel Afolabi Micheal, Erezi Sydney, Oghenemaro Ayoola, Nathaniel Joseph, Seye Victor Abolaji, Abdulrasheed Mayowa, Ojo Abiola, Damilola Afolabi, Innocent Alidu
Coker Taiwo, Ajiboye Odunayo, Olamilekan Agbaje, Wasiu Oluwasegun, Olonade Ridwan and Lucky John.
Others are Olonade Wasiu, Babatunde Asibojo, Adekunle Nurudeen, Balogun seun, Igwe Ossi, Oruen Daniel, Abiodun Hammed, Tizhe Lucky, Oghenekome Louis, Sodiha Sanya, Damilare Owotutu, Oladipupo Muyideen, Akintunde Olufemi, Afolabi Oluwasanmi, Ibrahim Salisu, John Eze and Asubiodo Jelili.
Upon their arrest, fourteen (14) exotic vehicles, laptops and mobile devices were recovered from them.
The suspects will be charged to court once investigations have been concluded.
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