By Patrick Idowu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has uncovered a cybercrime training hub in Umuahia, Abia State, arresting 23 suspected internet fraudsters, including eight currently undergoing training.
According to a statement from the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency, the illegal training facility, dubbed ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’, was discovered inside the Doofco Palace building, behind Government College, Umuahia, during a sting operation on Friday, July 18.
The EFCC said, “Operatives arrested eight suspected trainees at the centre and 15 others in separate operations across Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu areas of Umuahia.”
The trainees include Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, and Destiny Andrew.
Others picked up include 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 from the operations include two vehicles, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones.
The EFCC said the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
