EFCC arrests 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 people suspected of being involved in online fraud. The arrests were made in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The suspects were picked up on Monday, June 30, at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, which is a suburb of Abuja. Their arrest followed reliable information that […]
Yahoo boys have caused us National shame. They launder money for politicians – EFCC boss, Ola Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has spoken out against the growing activities of internet scammers, commonly called Yahoo Boys. According to him, these fraudsters are causing serious embarrassment to Nigeria. Speaking during a media briefing held on Monday, June 16, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, Olukoyede said […]
Lagos court jails four Filipinos, seven Nigerians for cyberterrorism, internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos has succeeded in getting four Filipinos and seven Nigerians convicted for online fraud and cybercrime. Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi delivered the ruling after the EFCC filed separate cases against each of the accused. The four foreigners found guilty are Reyna […]
FBI arrests Nigerian ‘tech queen’ Sapphire Egemasi over alleged fraud in US
A Nigerian woman known online as a tech expert has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly being part of a big fraud operation that targeted US government agencies. Sapphire Egemasi, who was active on the tech platform Devpost, was taken into custody around April 10, 2025, in Bronx, New York. Alongside her, other people […]
EFCC arrests 27 suspected internet fraudsters in Jalingo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 27 people suspected of internet fraud in Jalingo, Taraba State. The arrest was carried out by the EFCC’s Gombe Zonal office on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The suspects were picked up at Fenson Guest House and Mile 6 in Jalingo. According to a post on EFCC’s […]
Police uncover Yahoo school in Lagos, arrest principal suspects
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered and closed an illegal internet fraud training center, known as a “Yahoo School,” in the Iju area of Lagos State. According to the police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, officers raided the center and arrested four individuals running the operation. The suspects, identified as Chibuike Ihejika (23), Stanley Ihejika […]
15 arrested for internet fraud in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 people suspected of internet fraud in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The anti-corruption agency announced the arrest on Tuesday through its official X account. According to the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended at Amax Apartment in Guzape after investigators received reliable information linking them to […]
Yahoo boys now involved in ritual killings, kidnapping, banditry – EFCC chairman
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns about the growing dangers of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. According to him, these fraudsters are no longer just scamming people online—they are now involved in more serious crimes such as kidnapping, ritual killings, and arms trafficking. Speaking […]
Again, EFCC Arraigns 11 Chinese Nationals For Alleged Cyber-Terrorism
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 11 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., to court for alleged cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. They appeared before Justice C.J. Aneke at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on February 4, 2025. These individuals were part of a larger group of 792 […]
Drunk Driver Kills Soldiers In Yaba, Lagos
A heartbreaking incident occurred early this morning near the Nigerian Army Sports Centre in Yaba, Lagos. As soldiers from the Myoung Barracks were preparing for their usual route march, a heavily drunk driver speeding through the area struck over 15 soldiers. Sadly, some soldiers lost their lives, and many others suffered serious injuries. The tragic […]