EFCC Nabs 25 Suspected Yahoo Boys in Ondo

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal command has arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State.

Following an actionable intelligence operation by EFCC, the suspected fraudsters were arrested on Thursday, April 27.

Some of the items recovered from the suspects are Laptops, phones, one GLK 350 Mercedes Benz, one Honda Accord, two Lexus EX350, one Lexus IS250, one Lexus RX350, and four Toyota Camry.

Those arrested are Sunday Samson, Ogunlana Oluwaseyi, Fajemelusi Tosin, Oyenyen Olusegun Blessing, Philip Ayodeji Kolawole, Akinnodi Oyindamola, Faith Ilemobayo, Aro Oluwaferanmi, Lekan Ogundare, Adeshina Olamilekan, Olawafe David, Abegunde Oluwaseun, Akinlade Oluwole Stephen and Adeniyi Temetope.

Others are Christopher David Hassan, Oke Ademola Ayomide, Adekunle Junior Adeleye, Rasaq Saheed, Philip Paul Peter, Gbenga Mathias Friday, Obasanya AbdulGaniya, Ojo Olugbenga Emmanuel, Joseph Oluwapelumi, Olugbenga Ayomide Issac and Abegunde Opeyemi.

According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects have made useful statements and they will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded