EFCC nabs 18 yahoo boys in Ogun hotel, seizes Lexus, millions, jewelry

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 18 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Ogun State, in a major crackdown on cybercrime.

The suspects were apprehended at the Prime Garden Hotel, located along Atun-Iju, Idi-Iroko Road, following credible intelligence linking them to various online fraud activities.

According to a statement released by the EFCC’s Ibadan Zonal Directorate on Wednesday, the operation was carried out without incident and led to several key recoveries.

Among those arrested was a suspected fraud kingpin, alleged to have defrauded a victim of over ₦200 million. Items recovered from the suspect include a red Lexus IS 250, a box of jewellery, foreign and local currencies, a U.S. driver’s license bearing the name Eva Lovia, and an identification card belonging to a U.S. military officer, Julian Miguel Arroyo.

Other items recovered from the suspects include:

• Another vehicle

• Multiple laptop computers

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The EFCC affirmed that all suspects will face prosecution once investigations are completed.

“The Commission remains committed to ridding the country of economic and financial crimes. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement read.