Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
have arrested internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys in
Enugu.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Enugu Zonal office of
the anti-graft agency during a raid at their residence in Lomalinda
Extension of Maryland, Enugu.
The arrested suspects were identified as Frank Ikechukwu,Bright
Alozie, Aloysious Ani, Ikenna Kingsley,Prince Ofoeze, David Ugonna,
Prinewill Onyia,Chibuike Ebulue, Charles Chinedu,Christopher Patrick,
Emeka Joel, Valentino Simon and Joseph Ani.
Cars, laptops among other valuables were recovered from the suspected internet fraudsters.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade.
EFCC’s statement reads in part, “The raid was a fallout of
intelligence report relating to their flamboyant lifestyle and
internet/cyber related activities which were said to have been used to
defraud unsuspecting member of the public, including foreigners of their
hard earned monies.
“Some of the items recovered when their residences were searched with
duly signed warrants include several mobile phones, laptop computers,
several Identification and ATM cards, Honda Accord Salon car, three
Lexus ES350 cars, a Mercedez Benz C300 and other incriminating documents
which are all being analysed.
“They will be charged to court soon.”
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