Two Exotic Cars, 26 Mobile Phones, Others Recovered As EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’

A total of seventeen suspected internet fraudsters, better known as “Yahoo Boys” were on Tuesday, arrested by operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The suspected “Yahoo Boys” were arrested in a sting operation in Enugu.

The suspects are Okechukwu Emmanuel Onah, Ezuma Emmanuel Nnaemezie, Onodugo Godfrey Oji, Ojioche Miracle Nzesinachi, Okii Nnaemezie Emmanuel, Ojioche Tochukwu Collins, Usulor Chukwudi Reuben, Thadeus Ebuka Jude, Okoloeze Chibuzor Emmanuel, Ani Francis Chinaza, Ani Arinze Daniel, and Amos Obasi Ozoemena.

Others include; Ani Moses Nnamdi, Thomas Joshua Ekene, Ani David Charles, Ezike Kingsley Chinecherem and Nwose Chinedu Peter.

A statement issued on Tuesday night by EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said two exotic cars, 26 mobile phones and four personal computers were the items recovered from them.

According to him, the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.

Meanwhile, Kanyi Daily reported that operatives of the anti-graft agency have arrested a popular musician on Tiktok, one Crown Uzama (aka ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Abdul Hafeez(aka 21 Badda) for alleged internet-related fraud.