Thirty-two suspected internet fraudsters also known as “yahoo boys” have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ogun State.
The suspects said to be between the ages of 15 and 39 were arrested at Liberty Estate, in Laderin area of Abeokuta.
They were arrested by the operatives from the Ibadan zonal office on Thursday, during an early morning sting operation.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of EFCC, Tony Orilade said the suspects were taken by surprise when the EFCC operatives swept on them at one of their notorious havens in the ancient city.
14 of them claimed to be undergraduates, while 18 others said they are self-employed in various vocations.
The arrest was sequel to a petition detailing their alleged fraudulent activities, including internet fraud through which they obtained money from unsuspecting victims.
Items recovered from them include six exotic cars, laptops, mobile phones, several documents containing false pretenses and fetish objects.
“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he added.
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