Yahoo Boys

EFCC’s @officialEFCC Twitter Handle Disappears After Yahoo Boys Threats

Aug 15, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Twitter account, known as @officialEFCC, has mysteriously disappeared from the popular social media platform X, leaving many Nigerians and online users puzzled. This incident follows closely with threats from self-identified “Yahoo boys” who vowed to launch a cyberattack against the anti-graft agency. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s primary spokesperson, … Read more

EFCC Arrests 20 Alleged Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan

Sep 5, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty (20) alleged internet fraudsters. According to The Guardian, the suspects were arrested on September 1, 2023 at Ologolo and Idi – Ishin areas of Ibadan, Oyo State following intelligence on their fraudulent activities. … Read more

EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected “Yahoo Boys” in Uyo

Aug 31, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested during a sting operation following a series of intelligence reports which linked the suspects to … Read more

Police Arrest 12 Yahoo Boys For Allegedly Burying Newborn Baby Alive

Aug 23, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that about 12 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys, have been arrested in Rivers State for allegedly burying a newborn baby alive. The yahoo boys were arrested by the Port Harcourt Local Government Authority Area Security Watch and policemen following a tip-off from residents who saw a group of … Read more

Three Yahoo Boys Sentenced To Community Service in Abuja

Aug 19, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that three Yahoo boys have been sentenced to community service for internet fraud bordering on “obtaining by false pretense” in Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command on Thursday, August 17, 2023, arraigned Solomon Ngbede, Ancha Onyekachi and Suleiman Mustapha before Justice O.I Adelaja of the Federal … Read more

Court Sends Two ‘Pickers’ To Jail For Money Laundering In Benin

Jul 13, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State on Monday, July 10, 2023, convicted and sentenced the duo of Amadi Amos Obazee and Presley Oteigbe Ibadin to jail for fraud. The defendants were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Headquarters on a … Read more

EFCC’s Sting Operation Nets 34 ‘Yahoo Boys’ In Delta

May 4, 2023. by Praise Ben

The EFCC has confirmed the arrest of 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Delta State. The suspects were apprehended at Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area, on May 2, following a sting operation based on actionable intelligence. They have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded. EKO … Read more

EFCC Parades Suspected Yahoo Boys In Delta State

May 3, 2023.May 3, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

EFCC puts suspected Yahoo boys in Delta on parade. The suspected internet fraudsters were arrested in Oghara in Delta State and consist of 34 individuals. The anti-graft agency confirmed the arrest in a statement released on its official Twitter account on Wednesday following the arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more

JUST IN: EFCC Raids Yahoo Boys Hideouts In Abuja, Arrest 21, Recovers Cars

Mar 14, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

EFCC has arrested 21 suspected Yahoo boys in Abuja. They were nabbed in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja. More than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, … Read more

Mob Attacks Policeman For Allegedly Harassing Suspected Yahoo Boys In Osun

Jan 1, 2023.Jan 1, 2023. by Praise Ben

Mob attacked policeman for harassing suspected fraudsters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a mob has attacked a policeman for reportedly harassing young men suspected to be internet fraudsters in Osogbo, Osun State. The young men were stopped by a police patrol team around the LAMECO area on the West bypass road but they refused to … Read more

EFCC Arrest 29 Suspected Yahoo Boys In Ibadan

Aug 10, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

29 suspected Yahoo boys have been arrested in Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the Ibadan zone, yesterday arrested 29 internet fraud suspects in a sting operation at Omi-Adio area of the Oyo State capital. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security … Read more

JUST IN: EFCC Busts Suspected Yahoo Boys Hideouts, Arrest 18 (See Full Names)

Aug 9, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

18 boys have been arrested as EFCC busts suspected Yahoo boys’ hideouts in Lokoja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, has detained 18 alleged “Yahoo-Yahoo Boys” in Lokoja, the state of Kogi. When they busted the alleged internet fraudsters’ hideouts in Lokoja, commission agents from the Ilorin … Read more

Give Your House To Yahoo Boys, Spend 15 Yrs In Jail – EFCC To Landlords

Jun 28, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

EFCC to landlords: Rent house to yahoo boys, risk 15-year jail term …EFCC had repeatedly warned house owners and commercial real estate agents against making properties available to cyber criminals and fraudsters. EDITOR’S PICK: (PHOTOS): Angry Fulani Herdsman Slaughters Driver Over Cow In Badagry BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate JUST … Read more

CYBER FRAUD: “Yahoo Boys” To Wash Osun School Toilets For Eight Months

Jun 22, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Internet fraudster to wash Osun school toilets for eight months …the court ordered that the convict’s attendance register be kept by the school principal and submitted on completion of his term. EDITOR’S PICK: Family Petitions IGP Over CP’s Release Of Suspected Murderers Of Member Lagos Demolishes Distressed Building In Bariga Lagos Reaffirms Position On Renewable … Read more

We’re Aware Of Officers Conniving With ‘Yahoo Boys’ – Police

Jun 15, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos Police PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this however said those officers were being severely punished The PPRO said anytime such offenders were caught, they were dealt with severely EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses Burna Boy: IGP Directs Lagos CP To Investigate … Read more

We Need To Reorientate ‘Yahoo Boys’ To Think Positively – Gov Obaseki

Feb 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

…instead of condemning cyber fraud, the root cause should be addressed just like in the case of human trafficking. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has opined that internet fraudsters popularly referred to as ‘Yahoo Boys’ must be very brilliant to dupe people and their brilliance can be redirected to a … Read more

Ogun Launches OP-MESA, Declares War on Kidnappers, ‘Yahoo Boys’

Jan 23, 2022. by Damilare Abass

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed the plan of his government to set up its own financial crimes agency to deal with internet frauds and illegal financial transactions, especially, those having to do with kidnapping, ransom taking and advance fee frauds in the state. Governor Abiodun, who made … Read more

[PHOTOS] EFCC Arraigns Mompha On Fresh Charges

Jan 12, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Mompha had been accused of using his firm, a Bureau de Change as a pipeline for funnelling illegal funds for Internet fraudsters… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, and his firm, Ismalob Global Investment Limited on fresh charges. They … Read more

Family Seeks Justice for Imo University Student ‘Killed’ by ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Ogun

Dec 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Family seeks justice for Imo University student ‘killed’ by Yahoo-boys in Ogun EKO HOT BLOG reports that the family of late Alexander Uzoma has demanded justice for their brother’s alleged murder in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, by some suspected online scammers known as Yahoo-boys. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, … Read more

EFCC Storms Gbenga Daniel’s Hotel In Search Of Yahoo Boy

Nov 28, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…a number of suspected internet fraudsters were arrested and taken away during the operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly raided Conference Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, owned by Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former governor of the state. Armed EFCC operatives, in search of internet fraudsters … Read more