The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested 21 internet fraudsters, commonly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The anti corruption agency recovered two Mercedes Benz cars, among other properties during the arrest.
The commission which disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noted that at the completion of investigation, the suspects will be charged to court, according to the law enforcement agency.
“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, March 14, 2023, arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters,” the statement reads.
“They were nabbed in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja, following actionable intelligence on their alleged internet-related fraud activities More than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops, and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects.
“They will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded,” EFCC wrote.
Below is the list of the apprehended suspects:
Joseph Boniface
Emmanuel Okwara
Elijah Iwebie
Moses Hassan
Abdulrahman Lawal
Azu Chidubem Eugene
Abdullahi Adebola
Elijah Simon
Terfa Lincoln
David Kome
Chukwudah Martinez
Adie Matthew
Canice Agabi
Abbas Aminu
Damilare James
Christopher Simon
Mohammed Abdulhamid
Ifeanyi Bosah
Ayuba Aminu
Godwin Terkura
Victor Ademola.
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