Uyo, Nigeria – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.
Converseer gathered that 10 suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on Thursday 20th March 2025 in a coordinated sting operation at different locations across Uyo.
“While five were arrested at Shelter Afrique, others were arrested at Ifa, off Oron Road, both in Uyo.
“Two of the arrested suspects are undergraduates, three are online cloth vendors, one forex trader and another one film director
“Items covered from them include 21 mobile phones, six laptops, one international passport and three luxury cars,” a statement by the EFCC stated.
In a similar vein, 13 suspects were arrested at different locations within Uyo on Friday 21st March 2025.
“They were arrested in an intelligence-driven sting operation, with seven of the suspects arrested at Campgee hotel, five arrested along Mission Road, off Ring Road 3 and the other one in another location, all within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“Items recovered from them include two exotic cars, five laptops and 14 smartphones,” a separate statement by the anti-graft agency stated.
The statements added, “They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”