Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate, have recorded a significant breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, apprehending 18 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as “yahoo boys,” during a raid on Prime Garden Hotel in Atun-Iju, Idi-Iroko Road, Ogun State. The arrest was made possible by credible intelligence linking them to various online fraud activities.

Among those arrested was a suspected fraud kingpin, alleged to have defrauded a victim of over ₦200 million. Items recovered from the suspect include a red Lexus IS 250, a box of jewelry, foreign and local currencies, a U.S. driver’s license bearing the name Eva Lovia, and an identification card belonging to a U.S. military officer, Julian Miguel Arroyo.

Other items recovered from the suspects include another vehicle, multiple laptop computers, and various documents linked to fraudulent schemes.

The agency confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon their conclusion.