No fewer than 26 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly called “Yahoo boys,” have been arrested by the Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Commission.
According to the EFCC, they were apprehended following credible intelligence on their nefarious activities.
The Commission noted that different brands of cars, laptops, and phones were conspicuous among the suspects.
The statement by the Commission reads, “Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 26 (twenty-six) suspected internet fraudsters on May 6 and 9, 2024, at the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, and Choba axes of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
“They were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related activities.
“Items recovered from them are different brands of phones, laptops, and six exotic cars.
“The suspects will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
