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EFCC Cracks Down on Cybercrime, Arraigns 16 Suspected Yahoo Boys in Enugu Over Fraud and Money Laundering

February 13, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its crackdown on cybercrime, arraigning 16 suspected internet fraudsters, commonly known as “Yahoo boys,” before the Federal High Court in Enugu State. The suspects, identified as Ibemere Gerald Ifechukwu, Ngwu Chidozie Henry, Onwugbolu Charles, Okeke Emmanuel Ebubechukwu, Ikechukwu Augustine Ibeanu, Samuel Obi Chidera, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Chinsed, … Read more

Anambra Government Cracks Down on Okija Shrine Over ‘Oke Ite’ and Yahoo Plus Operations

February 13, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

The Anambra State government has intensified its fight against crime by sealing off a shrine in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, following allegations that it was being used for ritual activities linked to internet fraud, commonly known as Yahoo Plus. The shrine, located in Umuofor village, was reportedly owned and operated by a self-proclaimed native … Read more

EFCC Arraigns 11 Chinese Nationals for Alleged Cyber-Terrorism and Internet Fraud in Lagos

February 5, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, arraigned 11 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants include Liu Ke Fan, Huang Hai Tao, Zhang Kian Feng, Wua Wang, Xiao Xin, Wang Hong Lin, Wu … Read more