Operatives of the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 12, 2016 arrested
five suspected fraudsters who specialized in internet scam popularly known as
“yahoo yahoo”.
The suspects - Okunmwendia
Victor, Wowo Odeworitse David, Isaac Otete, Iyera Emmanuel and Ovanerita Samuel,
between the ages of 20 and 26 were rounded up at their different hide-outs
during a sting operation.
While Victor was
arrested at 19 Owina Street Benin City, Edo State, the other suspects: David, Otete,
Emmanuel and Samuel were apprehended at 4, Lucky Street, Osubi, Warri, Delta
State.
Some of the items
recovered from them include: seven different types of laptops, several smart
phones, international passport, various cheque books, flash drives and
different types of internet modems.
The suspects will be
charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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