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EFCC arrests 52 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Delta

EFCC arrests 52 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Delta

On Tuesday, EFCC agents detained 52 alleged online fraudsters in the university town of Abraka, Delta State.

Wilson Uwujaren, its spokesperson, said the suspects were detained as a result of actionable intelligence reports connecting them to internet-related fraud in Abuja.

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He added that items recovered from the suspects included five Lexus RX350 vehicles, one Mercedes Benz GLA, three Mercedes Benz GLA 350, one Honda Accord, laptop computers and mobile phones.

“The suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned as soon as the investigation is concluded,’’ Uwujaren stated.

EFCC arrests 52 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Delta

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