Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a total of 39 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Boys”.
While 29 of the suspects were arrested at several locations in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, 10 were picked up during a pre-dawn operation at the River Park Estate in the Lugbe area, still in Abuja.
They were arrested on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.
This was disclosed in two separate statements issued by the EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale on Thursday evening.
According to Oyewale, items recovered from them include a Range Rover, two Lexus cars, a Toyota Camry, laptop computers, iPhones, and 32 other phones of different types.
The anti-graft agency spokesman said the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
