The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested seven suspected Internet fraudster otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’ in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.
The four among seven suspects who were arrested at Madate Estate Phase II behind Irewolede area of operatives of the Ilorin zonal office of EFCC are: Kayode Obanewo (AKA Smantha James), Mihammed Ademola (AKA Catherine Smith), Yusuf Rasheed (AKA Rebecca Moore) and Apata Oluwakayode (AKA Hanna Cole).
During interrogation, one of the suspects, Obanewo Kayode, told EFCC operatives that he committed the crime.
He said: “I was arrested on June 11 at Mandate Estate Phase II, but before the day of my arrest, I met a friend who introduced me to Internet fraud. He gave me a laptop, which was the reason behind my arrest. I saw one email address on the laptop and I started using it to chat with some people at night when I come back from work.”
The other three suspected fraudsters arrested with similar offence at Agric Estate include Olorunwa Okikiola, Olurunfemi Olamide and Ogungbemi Soho.
Items recovered from the suspects include laptops, mobile phones, different types of sim cards, among others.
(The Nation)