Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 14 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud at a location referred to as a “Yahoo Academy” in Makurdi.
According to a statement from the EFCC, the agency’s operatives, acting on intelligence, conducted a raid on a three-bedroom apartment along Achusa Road in Benue State, believed to be a training center for individuals involved in internet fraud.
The arrested suspects are identified as Asongu Terungwa, Aese Sonter, Nyoosu Terungwa, John Kator, Udi Aodona, Terungu Mnyam, Iorwuese Terhide, Ule Francis, Imoter Gloor Emmanuel, and Samuel Lubem. Others include Wergba Tertamge, Erukaa Ephraim, Agenale Franklin, and Abechi Toryila.
During the operation, law enforcement recovered various items, including laptops, ATM cards, phones, a Firman generator, and a Toyota Corolla.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat internet fraud and other forms of cybercrime. The EFCC remains committed to tackling financial crimes and ensuring that those involved face the consequences of their actions.
