EFCC Raids Port Harcourt, Arrests 36 Suspected Yahoo Boys, Seizes Luxury Cars — Jungle Journalist Media Limited

Crackdown on Cybercrime

In a sweeping crackdown on cybercrime, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, have arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers State.

How They Were Caught

Jungle-Journalist.Com reports that the suspects were picked up on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in a sting operation across multiple locations in Port Harcourt, following credible intelligence linking them to online fraud.

Items Recovered

Among the items recovered were:

• Luxury cars of different models
• A Q-Link motorcycle
• Various brands of mobile phones
• Laptops allegedly loaded with incriminating documents

Next Steps

The EFCC confirmed that investigations are ongoing, adding that the suspects will face prosecution in court once inquiries are completed.