EFCC uncovers Yahoo academy in Abuja, arrests 31 suspects

Author: Olarewaju RasheedatPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

EFCC uncovers Yahoo academy in Abuja, arrests 31 suspects

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered an alleged internet fraud training center in Abuja, leading to the arrest of 31 suspects. The operation, carried out on April 9, 2026, revealed that some recruits were lured from Benue State with promises of legitimate jobs but were introduced to online fraud instead. The suspects, including two key operators, were found undergoing organized cyber fraud tutorials.

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