Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), of Kwara State, have arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters, also known as ‘Yahoo Boys’.
Public Relations Officer of the Commission, in the state, Mr. Ayodele Babalola, made the disclosure in a statement, on Wednesday, in Ilorin.
He said that the suspects, mostly students, were arrested in Ilorin.
According to him, “The suspects, who are mostly students, were arrested at different locations within Ilorin, following actionable intelligence earlier received on their criminal activities.
“Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, mobile phones, laptops, charms, and several incriminating documents.”
The suspects are currently being screened to establish their culpability, and would be arraigned as soon as investigations are concluded,” the spokesman said.
