By Joe Udo
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 57 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys, in Benin City, Edo State capital.
The suspects were arrested on Thursday, 14 March 2024, at different locations in Benin City following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.
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Items recovered from them include 12 exotic cars – four Mercedes-Benz GLK, two Mercedes Benz C300, one Mercedes-Benz 350, four Lexus ES350, and one Lexus RX330, and laptops and phones
“They would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” a statement by the EFCC added.