Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have busted a hideout of suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ in Lokoja, the capital city of Kogi State, arresting 18 suspects.
The spokesperson for the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren made the disclosure in a press statement on Tuesday, saying the move is part of the efforts of EFCC to curb the rising tide of internet-related fraud.
According to Uwujaren, the operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Commission had in June 2022 arrested 19 suspected fraudsters at different raids in Lokoja.
He said, “As part of efforts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to curb the rising wave of internet-related fraud otherwise known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’, the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Commission has again extended its dragnet to Kogi State leading to the arrest of 18 suspected ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’ in Lokoja, the state capital.
“This is the second such operation in the State within the last two months. Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC, had in June 2022 arrested 19 suspected fraudsters at different locations in Lokoja.
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“The latest arrest, which was made on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission.
“Among the suspects 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 have shown that the suspects operate as a syndicate to scam unsuspecting victims.”
Uwujaren further disclosed that incriminating items like exotic cars, phones, and laptops were found in the possession of the suspects.
“The suspected ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’, had incriminating items in their possession including five different brands of exotic cars, phones, and laptops. They have volunteered statements to the Commission and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations,” he added.
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