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Crime & Punishment of Friday, 4 October 2019

Source: dailypost.ng

EFCC arrests 'Yahoo boys' in Lagos operation -

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested six suspected internet fraudsters.

A statement by the commission said they were apprehended on Thursday.



The suspects are Oluwaseyi Gabriel Obe, Omojuyigbe Paul, Olubodun Victor, Alade Amos Opeyemi, Harry Osaremesin and Osaro Aganwonyi.



“They were arrested during a sting operation at the Igando area of Lagos, following intelligence reports received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in the criminal activity.



“Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include mobile phones, laptops and a car.

“The suspects will soon be charged to court”, the statement added.