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EFCC Arrests 48 Suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ In Delta

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Friday, arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters also known as Yahoo Yahoo in Asaba, Delta State.

This was disclosed in a statement on the official X handle of the EFCC on Monday.

Some of the recovered items

According to the statement, the suspects were arrested at different locations in Asaba following intelligence on their suspicious activities.

The statement added that the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Some of the recovered items

Items recovered at the points of arrest include nine exotic cars: three Mercedes-Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Camry SE, two Lexus RX 350, two Toyota Camry LE, Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic, phones, and laptops.

  • Sodiq Lawal

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