EFCC Arrests 10 Internet Fraudsters (Yahoo Boys) in Akwa Ibom

Ashiru Taoreed February 15, 2022Last Updated: February 15, 2022

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Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested members of a syndicate of cyber-fraudsters also known as ‘Yahoo boys’.

The Commission in a statement on its website said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed

The suspects were arrested during a sting operation at their hideouts in Abak and Nwaniba areas of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

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The suspects are: Chukwuka Anthony Onyeka, Endurance Augustine Udoh, Adeyanju Abraham Kayode, Akpanobong Idongesit Ezekiel, Ogbon Precious, Tamaraebi Idongesit Barry, Bassey Ubong John, Odenigbo Basil Chukwuebuka, Oboh Rex and Kalu Jonathan Uzochukwu.

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Items recovered from them include a locally-made pistol with four cartridges belonging to one of the suspects, Kalu Jonathan Uzochukwu. Other items recovered from the suspects are mobile phones, laptops, router and a Toyota Camry car with registration number: GWA 998 JF Abuja.

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