The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it has arrested six suspected web fraudsters also referred to as ‘yahoo yahoo boys’ in Abuja.
The suspects; Ihoeghian Aghasomwan, Precious Osarumen, Enabulele Osazee Frank, Osahon Scott, Efe Ehieorobo and Peter James have been mentioned to have been picked up in Kubwa space of Abuja
In an assertion by the company spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren mentioned the operation was carried out on Friday, May 11 by the Advance Fee Fraud part of the commission following an intelligence report on the actions of the suspected fraudsters.
He mentioned: “Surveillance was carried out and the id and placement of the fraudsters who focus on defrauding harmless residents each inside and outdoors the nation via web was recognized.
“On arrest, a few of [the] gadgets recovered from the suspects embody – one Toyota Camry 2009, 10 laptop computer computer systems, four ECOWAS International passports, 17 cell phones, 2 flash drive, HP printer and Certificate of Award of Asian Professional Security Association in favour of Sun Yaje.
“Also recovered was a travelling bag and air piece check-in bag suggesting Abuja as its vacation spot dated March 19, 2018 labelled with two paper clearance certificates of Custom Controlling Department, International Affairs China, No: 00548 and TDK courier service worldwide categorical service cargo particulars with observe No: ME103178131.
“The suspects will be charged to court soon after investigation,” mentioned Wilson.