The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has uncovered a cybercrime training centre in Umuahia, Abia State.
Naijaonpoint understands that 23 suspected internet fraudsters, famously dubbed ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’, were arrested during the raid.
Among those apprehended were eight suspected trainees allegedly undergoing coaching in online scams, while 15 others were picked up during coordinated sting operations in other parts of the state.
The anti-graft agency, in a statement released on Friday, disclosed that the illegal operation was situated at Doofco Palace, a residential complex located behind Government College in Umuahia.
“Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Friday, July 18, 2025, uncovered a cybercrimes training centre known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’ at Umuahia in Abia State and arrested eight suspected trainees undergoing training and fifteen others,” the statement read.
The identities of those arrested at the centre were revealed as Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, and Destiny Andrew.
Naijaonpoint understands that fifteen others were apprehended at various locations in Umuahia, including Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu.
They 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.
During the raid, EFCC operatives recovered several items from the suspects, including two vehicles, 15 laptops and 34 mobile phones.
The commission noted that the arrests were based on credible intelligence about the activities of the suspected fraudsters in the area.
According to the EFCC, all 23 suspects are currently in custody and will soon be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The agency reiterated its commitment to dismantling networks of cybercriminals and disrupting the growing trend of ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ training centres disguised as legitimate businesses.
“The commission will not relent in its efforts to stamp out cybercrime and bring its perpetrators to justice,” the statement added.