EFCC Arrests 30 ‘Yahoo Boys’ In Enugu, Recovers Cash, 5 Cars, Others
The Enugu Chapter of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters commonly known as ‘Yahoo boys’ in the state.
The anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested on Thursday at Thinkers Corner Extension following an intelligence report.
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The suspects majored their activities on foreigners, the EFCC said in a statement on Saturday.
The statement read in part: “In the course of the arrest, various exotic cars including brand new Lexus ES 350 with no registration number…
“…Black Toyota 2.4 with registration number ENU-598-SU, Black Mercedes Benz ML 350 jeep with registration number ABJ-275-DB, Black Lexus ES 330 with registration number UWN-901-MP,
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“…Black Lexus ES 350 with registration number JJJ-900-GK were recovered from the suspects.”
Other incriminating items recovered from them include various mobile phones and laptop computers.
The EFCC said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
