The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters at a training academy in Abia State.
The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
He said the centre, known as “Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom,” was located inside the Doofco Palace building, behind Government College in Umuahia.
Those arrested include eight suspects undergoing training at the centre.
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The statement read: “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Friday, July 18, 2025, uncovered a cybercrimes training centre known as ‘yahoo-yahoo Hustle Kingdom’ at Umuahia in Abia State, and arrested eight suspected trainees undergoing training and 15 others.”
“Those arrested at the training centre are – Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, and Destiny Andrew.
“Others nabbed in separate operations at Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu in Umuahia are – Okezie Almond, Precious Osmond, Kenneth Prospect, Iweobi Chika Augustine, Nedolisa Victor, Kanu Austin, Anolu David, Collins Chinedu, Joshua Nnamdi, Ogechi Chibuzor, Michael Chinonso, Prince Chigozie, Festus Nwogu, Michael Lazarus, and Kingsley Ndubuisi.
“Items recovered in the operation include two cars, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones.”
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