EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo Yahoo Academy

By Miriam Humbe

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo state.

Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday.

The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated the apartment being used as a yahoo academy or training school for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities.

Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops and phones.

The suspects are to be charged to Court as soon as investigations are concluded.