EFCC arrests 34 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Delta

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EFCC arrests 34 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Delta

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested no fewer than 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Oghara, Delta state.

The anti-graft agency confirmed the arrest in a statement on its Twitter account on Wednesday.

The suspects include Ese Collins, Benjamin A. Ifeanyi, Akparoboke Oghenero, Uti Jerry, Otega John, Joshua Broka, Jethro Saapila, Goodluck Ottwowatiohwo, Adilike Precious, Uvbierimi Raphael, Oyadan Clinton, Isusu Chukwuemeka, Esajini Fidelis, Monday Justice and Godwin Micheal.

Others were identified as Osagie Igbe Uwa, Fidelis Goodluck, Emmanuel Jeremiah, Omokoro Omonefe, Emakpor Efetobore, Atunu Ewomaghea, Kingsley Onwudegiru, Esegbue Stephen, Ewomazino Odidi, Ishaka Samson, Chukwuyem Marven, Jephthah Eromosele, Ese Ozumu, Adelike Ifakachukwu, Osadolor Louis, Oghenemharho Prosper, Onoyeyan Daniel, Clement Ogiaide and Peter Ekepoburu.

According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested in a sting operation.

Items recovered from the suspects were mobile phones and cars that include A GLE 350, Lexus RX350, Toyota Venza and Lexus ES330.

EFCC affirmed that the suspects will be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded.