The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 internet fraudsters popularly known as “Yahoo Boys” in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
In a statement released on Friday by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren.
The alleged scammers were apprehended at the 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.
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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.
