EFCC arrests 28 online fraudsters in Akwa-Ibom, Edo

In Edo and Akwa-Ibom states, agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have taken into custody a total of twenty-eight alleged online scammers, also referred to as "Yahoo boys."

Following an intelligence tip on their alleged fraudulent activities, a secondary sting operation was carried out on the suspects' hideouts, leading to their arrest on Monday. 

Of the accused, fifteen were apprehended in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, while thirteen were detained in the Nwaniba neighbourhood of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Dele Oyewale, the head of the commission's media and publicity department, stated in a statement on Tuesday that among the things taken from the suspects in Akwa-Ibom were six laptops and four automobiles.

He said, “Items recovered from them include, Lexus 350 saloon car with registration number BGK 698 SU Abia, Lexus 350 saloon car with registration number ABC 573 BC, Toyota Camry V6 car with registration number, UYY 888 HR Akwa Ibom, Toyota Corolla car with registration number, KTM 613 AA Akwa Ibom, six laptop computers and 20 smartphones.”

In Edo operations, he stated, “Items recovered from them include four exotic cars, laptops and phones. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.”

In a post on its X.com page, the anti-graft agency said that 44 alleged online scammers had been taken into custody in the states of Enugu and Anambra. 

The suspects were captured early on Saturday, September 28, 2024, and Sunday, September 29, 2024, in different places in the states of Enugu and Anambra, respectively.

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