EFCC Nabs 46 ‘Yahoo boys’ in Awka

The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 46 suspected internet fraudsters, commonly known as Yahoo boys, in Awka, Anambra State.

According to a terse statement by the EFCC , the suspects were arrested during a sting operation, in the early hours of Friday, May 24, 2024 following credible intelligence linking them to cybercrimes activities in the State.

Items recovered from them include mobile phones, six laptops and six exotic cars.

The suspects are currently tendering confessional statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded