EFCC busts Yahoo Academy in Abuja, arrests 31 suspects
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Investigation by the EFCC revealed that some of the interns were lured all the way from Benue State by the academy proprietors with the promise of job offers, but upon settling down at the facility, were handed communication devices, computers and software, setting the stage for their training in cyber fraud.
By Ayorinde Oluokun
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 31 suspected fraudsters in a sting operation at an internet fraud academy, situated in Becki Estate, Karu, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC said in a statement said 18 laptop computers and other gadgets were recovered from the suspects.
According to the statement, the suspects, comprising two kingpins and interns, were nabbed while undergoing internet fraud tutorials.
Oyewale said investigation by the EFCC revealed that some of the interns were lured all the way from Benue State by the academy proprietors with the promise of job offers, but upon settling down at the facility, were handed communication devices, computers and software, setting the stage for their training in cyber fraud.
He added that to enforce compliance and dedication, the proprietors house the recruits in the academy and restrict their movements strictly within the perimeters of the facility.
The proprietor also forcibly took possession of his victims’ mobile phones, thus totally cutting them off from the outside world.
“Furthermore, corporal punishment was the order of the day, with heavy-handed physical assault meted out to interns who were seen to be recalcitrant,” Oyedele noted.
He added that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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