EFCC Arrest 12 Suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ In Ibadan

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12 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren announced the operation in a statement on Friday.

The alleged scammers were apprehended at Alapata and Awotan areas of Ibadan.

The suspects, mostly undergraduates, were nabbed following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related crimes.

Fraudulent documents and other instruments allegedly used in committing the crimes were recovered.

Uwujaren said a Toyota Corolla, sophisticated phones and laptops were also seized by operatives.

The suspects will be charged to court at the completion of investigations.