The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested nine
Internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo-Yahoo
boys, in Abuja.
The suspects were arrested by the Advance Fee Fraud Section of the
Commission on November 30, 2018 through an intelligence report received on the
fraudulent activities of the suspected fraudsters residing somewhere along
Airport Road, as they were obviously living above their means.
Operatives of the EFCC had carried out surveillance for days on the
activities of the fraudsters before they swooped in on them. The suspects are: Edwin
Ogbomwan, Okouromi Franklin, Oseji Collins, Collins Onyekwuluje, Anyanechi
Ekene, Tony Oviasuyi, Chidi Emeshili, Osaigbovo Aiseos and Osaigbovo
Ikponmnosa.
The suspects had turned their residence into a safe haven for
fraudulent activities using it as a place of abode and an operational
office with computers, laptops, phones, modems, sim cards and so many other
tools used to defraud Nigerians and foreigners alike of their hard earned money
and valuables.
The suspects had created an identity using the names Thomas Jerry Star
and John Ben.
The suspects aged between 19 and 26 years were arrested with two GLK
Mercedes Benz, One Toyota Camry, Lexus Jeep and other valuables worth millions
of naira, which they acquired through the proceeds from their fraudulent
activities.
They are currently cooperating with the Commission and will be charged
to court after investigations are concluded.
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