Nike
EFCC arrests 39 suspected Yahoo boys in Benin-City
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 39 suspected internet fraudsters (Yahoo boys) at different locations in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.
Read Also: 4.5b people not fully covered by essential health services – WHO
Mr. Oyewale said that the suspects were arrested following “actionable intelligence” on their suspected involvement in a computer-related fraud.
Read Also: BREAKING: CBN stops use of foreign currencies as collateral for naira loan
He said that items recovered from them included eight cars, laptops and phones.
”The suspects will be charged to court soon”, he said.
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings