EFCC Arrests 94 Yahoo Boys During Party to Celebrate Loots
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan
zonal office, on Monday, October 14, 2019, raided a night club in
Osogbo notorious for hosting parties for suspected internet fraudsters.
The raid led to the arrest of 94 suspects and confiscation of 19 exotic cars, laptops, scores of sophisticated mobile phones and other items.
It was the most massive bust ever recorded by the agency since it intensified the crackdown on the Internet scammers.
Popularly known as ‘Club Secret Underground’, the nightclub is located on the Ibadan-Iwo Expressway of the Osun State capital.
The wee-hour operation was sequel to an intelligence report hinting that the suspected internet fraudsters were organising a night party for Sunday, October 13 during which some of them intended to celebrate their loots.
A discreet operation on the club had earlier been carried out to ascertain the authenticity of the intelligence.
The confirmation led to the mega raid effected on Monday.
The suspects are currently undergoing further interrogation, and those indicted would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The raid led to the arrest of 94 suspects and confiscation of 19 exotic cars, laptops, scores of sophisticated mobile phones and other items.
It was the most massive bust ever recorded by the agency since it intensified the crackdown on the Internet scammers.
Popularly known as ‘Club Secret Underground’, the nightclub is located on the Ibadan-Iwo Expressway of the Osun State capital.
The wee-hour operation was sequel to an intelligence report hinting that the suspected internet fraudsters were organising a night party for Sunday, October 13 during which some of them intended to celebrate their loots.
A discreet operation on the club had earlier been carried out to ascertain the authenticity of the intelligence.
The confirmation led to the mega raid effected on Monday.
The suspects are currently undergoing further interrogation, and those indicted would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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