‘Yahoo Boy’ Found With Charms In EFCC Net

A 38-year-old suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo boy), Azeez Adebowale, in possession of a mini coffin has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in his house in Ibadan.

Adebowale was picked up by the anti-graft agency, alongside six other suspects on Monday.

A statement issued by the EFCC on Tuesday, said Adebowale claimed to be using the coffin, which contained fetish materials, as soap rack.

“Adebowale, who claimed to be using the coffin as soap rack, was among the six persons arrested following weeks of piecing together tips on intelligence received on their alleged involvement in internet fraud,” the statement reads briefly.

“The suspects which included a lady, Toyinsola Bolumole, were picked up by men of the Commission’s Ibadan zonal office at locations around Oluyole and Alao-Akala Estates of the ancient city.

“Others are Ifelowo Ololade, Sonuyi Ayodeji, Folarin Oladele Olayinka and Aluko Olawale.

“Items recovered from them include four cars, various brands of sophisticated phones and an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card.”