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Over 60 Yahoo Boys convicted in Ibadan: EFCC

Their properties were forfeited to the federal government.

• September 27, 2022
EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story
EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has secured the conviction of over 60 Internet fraudsters in Oyo.

The Yahoo Boys were arraigned and prosecuted by the anti-graft agency before the Ibadan Division of the Oyo State between September 5 and 21.

They were charged with separate one-count charges bordering on cyber crimes and sentenced to various jail terms ranging from two weeks to 10 months. 

Their properties were to be forfeited to the federal government.

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