Categories: Crime Watch Headline

EFCC Arrests 18 Suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ In Abuja

The suspects were identified as Innocent Samson, Obiora Eze, Ifeanyi Joseph, Isidore Chinedu, Badaki Linus, Ameh Nick, Kelvin Chima, Akwa Iwu Promise Ifeanyi, Adekunle Samuel.

EFCC has arrested 18 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Abuja.

 

 

Newsonline reports that the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.

 

ALSO: Court Imposes N10.5million Fine On EFCC Over Unlawful Debt Recovery

 

The suspects were identified as Innocent Samson, Obiora Eze, Ifeanyi Joseph, Isidore Chinedu, Badaki Linus, Ameh Nick, Kelvin Chima, Akwa Iwu Promise Ifeanyi, Adekunle Samuel.

 

Others are Abutu John, Testimony Mathiew, Omale Mary Ochanya (female), Afam Darlington Edwin, Henry John, Urochukwu Abel, Ogieto Gift, Innocent Gideon, Ojimini Maduemyi Raymond, Mathiew Timothy, and Kingsley Chukwuemeka.

 

A statement issued on the Commission’s Twitter page said the suspects were arrested on July 19, 2022, at Army Estate Phase Five, Kurudu, Abuja, following intelligence reports received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.

 

Items recovered from the suspects include three cars: a Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350, and Peugeot 306, a motorbike, six laptop computers, and mobile phones.

 

The anti-graft agency added that the suspects will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.

NewsOnline Nigeria

Recent Posts

  • Brands & Marketing

Fidelity Bank Expands ‘Give Her Power’ Initiative to Ikorodu, Empowers Women With Vocational Tools

Fidelity Bank has expanded ‘Give Her Power’ initiative to Ikorodu and empowered women with vocational…

3 hours ago
  • Economy And Business
  • Top Stories

Aliko Dangote Plans $40bn Multi-Exchange IPO for Dangote Refinery Expansion Across Africa

Aliko Dangote has planned $40bn Multi-Exchange IPO for Dangote Refinery expansion across Africa.   NewsOnline…

3 hours ago
  • Brands & Marketing

GTCO Announces Record ₦12.76 Dividend, Shareholders Applaud Strong 2025 Performance

GTCO has announced record ₦12.76 dividend as shareholders applaud strong 2025 performance.   NewsOnline Nigeria…

12 hours ago
  • Headline
  • Politics

BREAKING: Datti Baba-Ahmed Dumps Labour Party, Set to Join Peoples Redemption Party

Datti Baba-Ahmed has dumped Labour Party and is set to join Peoples Redemption Party.  …

12 hours ago
  • 2027 Election
  • Headline

Labour Party Elects Nenadi Usman as First Female National Chairman Ahead of 2027 Elections

Labour Party has elected Nenadi Usman as First Female National Chairman ahead of 2027 elections.…

12 hours ago
  • Opinion

Power at All Costs: The Illusion of Wealth Without Purpose By Festus Edovia

It is often worth asking: why do some people struggle to acquire everything; wealth, influence,…

12 hours ago