EFCC Apprehends More Yahoo Boys In Ibadan

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have apprehended some suspected internet fraudsters famously called ‘Yahoo Boys.

Naija News reports that the EFCC arrested the eight suspects at the Elebu-Oja area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

In a statement issued by the anti-graft agency, the suspects that were arrested include; Ojo Ayobami, Dayo Adedokun, Ojo Ayotunde, Ibidapo Ileriayo, Ibidapo Kolade, Adeniyi Gbenga, Aluko Idowu and Adeusi Olatunji.

The agency, in a statement on Saturday, said the suspects were rounded up and arrested on February 8, 2019, following action on a series of intelligence reports.

“They are alleged to be involved in fraudulent activities ranging from love scam and other forms of internet fraud, through which they obtain money from unsuspecting victims.

“Three different models of exotic cars, laptop computers, telephones, international passports and several incriminating documents were recovered from them.

“They will soon be charged to court,” the statement said.

In a similar development, the EFCC has recently declared war on a  Popular university in Nigeria.

The agency revealed that war has been declared on the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) due to the alleged wide range of cybercrime activities in the institution.