EFCC arrests 60 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Ogun

Modupe Shodeinde

Operatives of the Lagos Command of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 60 suspected internet fraudsters during an award ceremony at Conference Hotel in Abeokuta, Ogun.

Investigations carried out revealed that the event, tagged: “Peer Youths Awards” was organized to reward high-level internet fraudsters.

A spokesperson for EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.

Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest included: exotic cars, electronic devices, laptop computers and mobile phones.

According to the EFCC spokesman, the suspects will soon be charged to court.

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