The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested at least eighteen internet fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo Boys’ after invading their hideouts in Lokoja the Kogi state capital
According to the commission, the raid which is the second of such operation in the State within the last two months was carried out by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command.
Earlier, the EFCC, had in June 2022 arrested no fewer than 19 suspected fraudsters at different locations in Lokoja.
The latest arrest, which was made on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission.
Among the suspects arrested are two siblings – Bala Caleb Abdulkarim and Ayuba Bala.
Others are Adebayo Olubunmi, Yusuf Salawu, Victor Yakubu, Victor Udeh, Abutu Francis, Moses Akeji, Aiyegbe ThankGod, Eniola Adeniji, Abraham Ayodele, Julius Omowale, Samuel Onojah, Saka Usman Ojo, Isaac Emmanuel, Yusuf Mohammed, Ibrahim Musa and Omaonu Ojochenemi Victor.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects operate as a syndicate to scam unsuspecting victims.
Incriminating items including five different brands of exotic cars, phones and laptops were recovered by the police.
Also, “They have volunteered statements to the Commission and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations, the commission disclosed.