EFCC Arrests 16 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ogun, Lagos

Sixteen suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo boys” are now in the custody of the Lagos Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The suspects were arrested in Ota, Ogun State, and Victoria Island, Lagos, during an operation by the commission, which was aimed at stamping cybercrime from the country.

An EFCC statement issued on Wednesday, gave the names of the suspects arrested in Ogun as Adeshina Michael;  Ayeni Emiloju;  Odenigbo Anthony, Afolabi Gbenga and Oyibogbola David Seun.

Also, it listed those arrested in Lagos as Onothebor Edmond;  Suuru Blessing;  Ifedapo Opeyemi;  Samson Samuel,  Oguntade Idowu, and Emmanuel Akinyemi.

Others are: Seyi Kazee;  Sulaiman Toheed;  Oduwale Oluwasesan, Adewoye Oluwasesan and Alex Abiodun.

“Their arrest followed intelligence  received about their alleged  involvement in internet fraud,” it reads.

“Items recovered from the suspects include different brands of cars allegedly acquired from the proceeds of fraudulent activities.

“They would  be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”