EFCC arrests 25 suspects over Internet fraud in Yahoo Academy

EFCC arrests 25 suspects over Internet fraud in Yahoo Academy

Etim Ekpimah

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo state.

The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated the apartment was being used as a Yahoo! academy or training school for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities.

Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops and phones.

Oyewale added that the suspects would be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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