A syndicate of suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as “Yahoo boys” based in Benue state have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged involvement in financial crimes.
The fourteen suspects were arrested and paraded by operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
According to a statement released by the commission, the suspects were arrested after series of surveillance based intelligence on their alleged criminal activities have been conducted by the commission.
The suspects are Solomon Oloche, Innocent Ochola, Aselo Kendra Wisdom, Simon Jeff, Innocent Raphael, Akula Kelvin, Emmanuel Okanche, Francis Chikodirie, Atoo Michael, Ochayi Nelson, Ngutor Paul, Michael Tyobe, Samuel Okanche, and Patience Tseaa.
Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Camry Car, 14 iPhones, 11 Android phones, 6 Laptop computers, different ATM Cards, a flash drive, MTN Router, Tus bike and several incriminating documents.
The commission added that the suspects have made useful statements after their arrest and will be charged to court when investigations are concluded.
