Go after the right people — Catholic priest to Yahoo boys

Target those responsible for the fall of our society not honest hardworking people — Catholic priest pleads with Internet fraudsters.

Reverend Father Chinenye Oluoma, a respected figure in the Nigerian Catholic community, has spoken out strongly against fraudsters who exploit innocent individuals for financial gain.

Father Oluoma’s message carries a cautionary note for those engaged in fraudulent activities, warning them about the lasting consequences for themselves and their progeny.

During a recent sermon, Father Oluoma passionately emphasized that individuals involved in fraudulent activities should reconsider their choices, particularly when considering starting a family. He stressed that their actions would inevitably cast a shadow over the lives of their children, subjecting them to the repercussions of ill-gotten wealth.

The cleric went on to suggest that if individuals were to engage in fraudulent activities, it would be less morally reprehensible if they were to target corrupt politicians who have embezzled public funds.

According to Father Oluoma, this approach would at least hold accountable those responsible for siphoning public resources and inflicting hardship on the masses.

Addressing his congregation, Father Oluoma stated,

“When one pursues wealth by exploiting fellow humans, they are sacrificing others to attain a treasure that will ultimately prove worthless in their lives. I find it perplexing when those who deceive and defraud others react angrily to criticism from ministers and clergy. ‘Yahoo’ refers to a group of individuals who seclude themselves, manipulate vulnerable targets using technology, and strip them of their hard-earned resources.”

He continued,

“This results in the victims enduring decades of financial struggle, often accompanied by mental and physical health issues. The thieves amass the stolen wealth, seemingly unaffected by the misery they’ve caused.”

Father Oluoma also expressed his concern over the cultural acceptance and endorsement of fraudulent activities, particularly in certain music lyrics that appear to glorify such behavior. He questioned the normalization of theft and urged society to rethink its perception of right and wrong.

The cleric further asserted,

“If ‘Yahoo’ involves tricking and defrauding individuals, leaving them destitute and vulnerable to fatal health issues, how can those involved expect a positive outcome? Some may even view this as a legitimate profession. How can stealing ever be considered legitimate? Those who persist in such actions are unlikely to find favorable outcomes.”

Father Oluoma’s appeal concluded with a plea to those engaged in fraudulent activities to consider the future of their potential families. He urged them to abstain from marrying and having children if they were unwilling to break the cycle of wrongdoing and ensure the well-being of their offspring.

In his closing words, Father Oluoma directed a pointed message to those involved in fraud, saying,

“If you are intent on pursuing ‘Yahoo,’ consider directing your efforts towards corrupt politicians who plunder public funds. Your actions will ultimately be subject to scrutiny by God, especially if you continue to target honest, hardworking individuals.”