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EFCC: 22 alleged internet fraudsters arrested in Oyo

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested 22  “Yahoo Boys” during an operation at their hideout in Ogbomoso, Oyo State based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

 

The suspects were identified as Akintunde Ibrahim Olajide, Yusuf Taiye Afeez, Jimoh Idris Okikiola, Adeyemo Wariz Adegoke, Ademola Olalekan Saheed, Anif Abayomi Busayo, Oriade Sunday Oluwatobi, Ajadi Opeyemi Damilola.

Others include, Peter Akanji Blessing,Olaoluwa Felix Oguniran, Agbei Shola Peter, Toheeb Adeagbo Tola, Ajayi Akinyinka Umar, Ibrahim Opeyemi Ishola, Samson Shonubi Oluwafemi, Oki Kayode Oluwadunsi, Durosamo Temitope Dickson, Akinremi Ridwan Abiodun, Ahmed Ogunyele and Olawore Ridwan Olalekan.

 

At the point of their arrest, five cars, several mobile phones, laptops and other incriminating documents were recovered from them.

The Commission said twenty of the 22 suspects have been indicted by investigation.

 

It added that they would be charged to court as soon as the investigation was concluded.

 

In recent years, efforts have been made by governments, internet companies, and individuals to combat scammers involved in advance-fee fraud and 419 scams. In 2004, the Nigerian government formed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to combat economic and financial crimes, such as advanced fee fraud.

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