EFCC Apprehends 21 Alleged Yahoo Boys in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said 21 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo boys’ have been apprehended at Lugbe and Kunwa Suburbs in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja

This Online News Media reports that the commission made this known on Tuesday March 14, 2023.

According to the commission, they were apprehended by its operatives following actionable intelligence on their alleged internet-related fraud activities.

Items recovered from the suspects include, more than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars were.

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The names of the alleged yahoo boys made available by the Commission include – Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola and Elijah Simon.

Others are Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas Aminu, Damilare James and Christopher Simon. Also arrested include Mohammed Abdulhamid, Ifeanyi Bosah, Ayuba Aminu, Godwin Terkura and Victor Ademola.

However, the Commission assures that they will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.