The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 89 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo boys in a night club raid.
Over 80 boys partying at Club 360 located on the Akala Expressway, Oluyole Extension in Ibadan, Oyo State capital got the shock of their lives after they got arrested by operatives of the anti-graft agency.
The raid led to the confiscation of some items suspected to be bought from the proceeds of internet fraud.
Items such as cars, laptops, expensive phones etc were seized by the operatives
EFCC has released a statement saying the club had been under surveillance for a while and intelligence reports showed that the club was notorious for harboring suspected internet criminals
“In preparation for the late-night operation, officers of the commission had carried out series of discreet surveillance on the nature of activities going on in the nightclub which, according to intelligence, was notorious for harboring suspected internet fraudsters.
The raid also led to the confiscation of scores of vehicles, laptops, sophisticated phones and other items.
The suspects are undergoing further interrogation” the statement read
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The anti-graft agency also confirmed the arrest on their verified Twitter account.
EFCC Arrests 89 ‘Yahoo-Boys’ in Ibadan Night Club The EFCC Ibadan zonal office, at the weekend, arrested 89 suspected internet fraudsters at the popular Club 360 located on the Akala Expressway, Oluyole Extension in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. #SayNoToCorruption