The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.
The anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested during a sting operation at various locations in the state.
The development was disclosed in a statement on the agency’s verified Facebook page on Monday.
According to the statement, “Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested forty-seven (47) suspected internet fraudsters (aka Yahoo Boys).
“They were arrested in the early hours of Thursday, August 4, 2022, in a sting operation at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
“The suspects include 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, Michael Emmanuel, Chukwuemeka Emeluwe, ThankGod Emmanuel, Nicholas Chibueze, Azubuike Precious, Eze Promise, Diamond Emesin, Tejiro Napoleon, Temple Alalibo, David Christian, Idonesit Ekpo and Martin John Gospel.
“They were arrested based on an intelligence report on their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
“Six (6) cars, different brands of phones, laptop computers, still cameras, and apple wrist watches were among items recovered from the suspects.”
