EFCC apprehends 34 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Delta community

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended 34 suspected internet fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’ in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.

The anti-graft agency noted that the suspects were nabbed in a sting operation.

EFCC while confirming the arrest in a statement on its Twitter handle on Wednesday said the suspects would be arraigned after completion of the investigation.

It gave names of the suspects as Ese Collins, Benjamin A. Ifeanyi, Akparoboke Oghenero, Uti Jerry, Otega John, Joshua Broka, Jethro Saapila, Goodluck Ottwowatiohwo, Adilike Precious, Uvbierimi Raphael, Oyadan Clinton, Isusu Chukwuemeka, Esajini Fidelis, Monday Justice and Godwin Micheal.

Others include Osagie Igbe Uwa, Fidelis Goodluck, Emmanuel Jeremiah, Omokoro Omonefe, Emakpor Efetobore, Atunu Ewomaghea, Kingsley Onwudegiru, Esegbue Stephen, Ewomazino Odidi, Ishaka Samson, Chukwuyem Marven, Jephthah Eromosele, Ese Ozumu, Adelike Ifakachukwu, Osadolor Louis, Oghenemharho Prosper, Onoyeyan Daniel, Clement Ogiaide and Peter Ekepoburu.

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