EFCC arrests 7 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Edo, recovers phones, exotic cars

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Command, on Friday arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State.

The Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

According to the statement, the suspects are Akele Aisosa, Idemudia Lawson Osarodion, Daniel Chidube Emeka and Ekoh Godswill.

Others are junior Osagie, Idemudia Destiny Eghosa and Osaigbovo Lawrence.

The Head of Media said that the suspects were arrested at their hideouts, following actionable intelligence about their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.

Items recovered at the point of arrest include: three Mercedes Benz GLK 350; one Lexus RX 350; one Mercedes Benz C400 AMG and different brands of phone, the statement noted.