Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 60 suspected internet fraudsters during an awards ceremony at a hotel in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
According to investigations by The EFCC, it was revealed that the event tagged ‘Peer Youths Awards,’ was organised to reward high-level internet fraudsters.
A statement issued by the EFCC titled “EFCC arrests 60 at Yahoo Boys Awards Night” revealed that items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include exotic cars, electronic devices, laptop computers and mobile phones.
The anti-graft agency further stated that all the suspects will soon be charged to court.