EFCC arrests 33 internet fraudsters in Rivers

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 33 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo boys in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The suspects were arrested in their hideouts during a sting operation in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

In a statement on Wednesday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s spokesperson, said fake United States Dollars, fake Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Customs stamps, among others, were recovered from the suspects.

According to him, “Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

“They were arrested in their hideouts around Iwofe and Ogboro axes of Port Harcourt in a sting operation, based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud.

“Items recovered from the suspects include various mobile phone devices,  laptops,   boxes of fake  United States Dollar, fake Federal Bureau of Investigation,  FBI stamps, Customs stamps, airport clearance stamps, DHL and FedEx stamps, and two cars.

“The suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.”

Earlier, Oyewale said operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the  EFCC,  arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Yola, Adamawa state.

He said they were arrested on Tuesday, September 4, 2024, at different locations around Modobo Adamawa University, Yola.

“Items recovered at the points of arrest include 13 iPhones, 12 Android phones, one laptop, and one tablet phone,” he added.