EFCC arrests 29 suspected internet fraudsters ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Awka, luxury cars recovered includes 4 Lexus, Mercedes, Toyota, laptops.
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal office have arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters aka ‘Yahoo Boys‘ for various offences bordering on cyber crimes. The raid took place at a hideout in Awka, Anambra State.
The arrest was based on credible intelligence obtained by the Commission on their nefarious activities. This then necessitated an extensive surveillance on them before they were arrested in the early hours of March 9.
EFCC arrests 29 Yahoo Boys In Awka, cars recovered includes 4 Lexus, Mercedes, Toyota
In the course of the arrest, five exotic cars, including a brand new Mercedes Benz GLK with registration number HAL-160-MX, Lexus IS 250 with registration number UMZ-145-MX, Toyota Avalon XLS with registration number KRD-641-FL, Lexus ES 350 with registration number GWA-489-KZ, Lexus ES 330 with registration number AAH-25-AE, were recovered from them.
Other incriminating materials recovered from the suspects include various mobile phones and laptops.
They will soon be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.