EFCC storms ‘Yahoo Academy’, arrests 14 internet fraud suspects in Makurdi

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Fourteen suspects have been arrested in a training centre for potential internet fraudsters in Makurdi, the Benue state capital.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this in a statement.

The anti-graft commission said operatives of its Makurdi Zonal Command acting on intelligence swooped on the three-bedroom apartment allegedly serving as a training centre for internet fraud trainees along Achusa Road, Makurdi on Wednesday, February 14.

“The suspects are: Asongu Terungwa, Aese Sonter,Nyoosu Terungwa,John Kator, Udi Micheal Aodona, Terungu Mnyam, Iorwuese Terhide, Ule Francis, Imoter Gloor Emmanuel and Samuel Lubem.

“Others include: Wergba Tertamge, Erukaa Ephraim, Agenale Franklin and Abechi Toryila.

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“Items recovered include: laptops, ATM cards, phones, one Firman Generator and a Toyota Corolla car.

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“The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the EFCC said.

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