EFCC arrests seven Yahoo Boys in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys.

EFCC made this known in a tweet on Tuesday.

The commission identified the suspects as, Peter Omega Awupri, Philip Okonkwo, Emeka Okonkwo, and Williams Chukwu.

Others include Stephen Anthony, Edobor Osas, and Adetola Sunday, who were arrested in Gwarimpa, Abuja following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

It said three international passports, a smartwatch, a Lexus, eight phones, four laptops, and Toyota cars were seized from the suspects.

The anti-graft agency added that the suspects will be charged in court as soon as the investigations are concluded.

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