EFCC arrests 13 Yahoo Boys with exotic cars in Uyo

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 13 Yahoo Boys (internet fraudsters) in the Nwaniba area of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested on Monday, 7th October 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from the Yahoo…

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Nigerian court jails American businessman Marco Ramirez for 68 years for $1.6m visa fraud

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, 10th September 2024, convicted an American businessman, Marco Antonio Ramirez, for a $1.2 million EB-5 visa scam. The Judge also convicted him for a separate $368,698.24 fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, prosecuted Ramirez alongside his companies, USA NOW…

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Court jails 17 Yahoo Boys in Benin City

Justice Igho Braimoh of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City has convicted and sentenced 17 internet fraudsters (aka Yahoo Boys) to various jail terms. The convicts are Oserei John Vianny, Osaro Moses, Desmond Okoduwa, Obi Isaac, Joshua Omoruyi, Iyabosa Omoruyi, Jeffery Omoruyi, Odion Alex Idada, Aisosa Aiyeki, and Prosper Aimiomwona, Others are Cherish…

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EFCC arrests 46 alleged Yahoo Boys, recovers 13 exotic cars in Warri

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Sunday, arrested 46 suspected internet fraudsters (popularly referred to as Yahoo Boys) at different locations within Warri, Delta State. According to the Commission, the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. READ ALSO: NAFDAC bans…

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EFCC hands over recovered 53 vehicles, $180,300 from Yahoo Boys to Canadian police

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Friday, 6th September 2024, handed over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) the sum of $180,300 and 53 vehicles, being assets recovered for Canadian victims of Nigerian fraudsters (aka Yahoo Boys). One Hundred and Sixty-four Thousand US Dollars ($164,000) of…

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EFCC arrests alleged billionaire Yahoo Boy, recovers exotic cars, gold jewellery, others

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, 21st August 2024, arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud (aka Yahoo Boy) and money laundering. According to the EFCC, Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and…

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