Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zone of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters, known as Yahoo Boys.
They were arrested in the early hours of Thursday, August 4, in a sting operation at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
In a statement on Monday, the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, released the names of the suspects as; “Onome Omavuebe Stansley, Progress Ikechukwu, Fejiro Oyawiri, Ifeanyi Louis, Joseph Monday, Ikegwuolu Wogbuom, Chimobi Henry, Victory Erebere, Chiwendu Lucky, Jasson Ovesuor, Miracle Harrison, Favour Prosper Iheancho, Emeji Gad Chinedu, Perculia Ikechukwu, Eze Gift, Chiemela Uzodinma, Chidebere Eze, Bright Umoh, Raphael Akuru, Prince Chris, Hillary Ifeanyi Nwosu, and Destiny Ogueri
“Others are Terri Afori, Daniel Atuzie, Justice Nicholas, Victor Nnemeka, Temitope Ezekiel, Anthony Otuke, Nelson Matthew, Adolphus Iheanyi, Omosakin Akinwale, Royal Nicolas, Henry Anthony, Obi Ezekiel, Gift Kalu, Nichael Emmanuel, Chukwuemeka Emeluwe, ThankGod Emmanuel, Nicholas Chibueze, Azubueke Precious, Eze Promise, Diamond Emesin, Tejiro Napoleon, Temple Alalibo, David Christian, Idonesit Ekpo and Martin John Gospel.”
According to the statement, they were arrested based on an intelligence report on their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
He stated that six cars and different brands of phones, laptop computers, still cameras and apple wrist watches were among items recovered from the suspects.
“They will soon be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.” Part of the statement reads.