13 Held as EFCC Raid Suspected Yahoo-Yahoo Boys in Enugu

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Thirteen suspected internet fraudsters were arrested Tuesday when operatives from the Enugu Zonal office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided residences in Lomalinda Extension area of Maryland, Enugu.

The arrested suspects were identified as Frank Ikechukwu, Bright Alozie, Aloysious Ani, Ikenna Kingsley, Prince Ofoeze, David Ugonna, Princewill Onyia, Chibuike Ebulue, Charles Chinedu, Christopher Patrick, Emeka Joel, Valentino Simon and Joseph Ani.

According to a statement from the spokesman of EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the operation was a fallout of intelligence regarding the activities of the suspects. They allegedly defrauded unsuspecting members of the public, including foreigners.

Uwujaren stated: “Some of the items recovered from the suspects included several mobile phones, laptop computers, several Identification and ATM cards, a Honda Accord Salon car, three Lexus ES350 cars, a Mercedez Benz C300 and other incriminating items which are being analyzed.

“The suspects have made useful statements even as further investigations will be undertaken to verify the extent of their involvement.”