The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 60 people at a yahoo boys award night in Ogun state. The internet fraudsters were nabbed by the commission during an awards ceremony at the Conference Hotel in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The EFCC said an investigation revealed that the event tagged ‘Peer Youths Awards,’ was organized to reward high-level internet fraudsters. The commission shared the news across its social media platform and noted that the suspects will soon be charged to court. Items recovered from them include cars, electronic devices, laptop computers, and mobile phones.
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The statement reads: “The event tagged “Peer Youths Awards”, the investigation revealed, was organized to reward high-level internet fraudsters. “Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include exotic cars, electronic devices, laptop computers, and mobile phones. The suspects will soon be charged to court.”
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