Yahoo boy voluntarily surrenders to EFCC in Benin
A Yahoo boy has voluntarily surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office in Benin.
The incident was shared in a post by the government agency on X (formerly Twitter).
According to the EFCC, the surrender occurred on April 8, 2025.
The report further revealed the fraudster’s identity and reasons for abandoning his illegal activities.
The EFCC statement read: “An internet fraudster on Monday, April 8, 2025, surrendered himself to the Acting Zonal Director of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACEI Effam Okim.”
“The 28-year-old fraudster, from Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State, explained that he turned himself in because he no longer wanted to engage in fraudulent practices, fearing he would soon be caught by EFCC operatives.”
“i reported myself because I wanted to stop and turn a new leaf,’ he said.”
Before surrendering, the fraudster specialized in romance scams.
He shared details about his methods, saying, “I tell my victims that I am from China and that I work as a medical doctor in a war-torn country.”
“My victims are foreigners whom I deceive into love relationships. I communicate with them in Chinese using a mobile app translator. I profess love for them by telling them how beautiful and attractive they are,” he explained.
As news of his surrender spread, concerned individuals flooded the comment section of the post, sharing their thoughts on the incident.
See some reactions below:
@StackedSam: “How do I feel like guy just dey use style plan something big and he no want make anybody put eye for him body.”
@beenawf: “We Need More Like Him. Hopefully The Authority will offer lenient judgement in other to inspire thousands of others like him into surrendering
BelgamMari5271: “The handler of this Efcc account should please re admit himself/herself into an English evening class. Which one is “new leaf” again? Lol 🤣 wahala dey for Nigeria.”
@BelgamMari5271: “The handler of this Efcc account should please re admit himself/herself into an English evening class. Which one is “new leaf” again? Lol 🤣 wahala dey for Nigeria.”
Berlinewest: “Even if he’s to be punished, his punishment would be less because he voluntarily surrendered and was not apprehended thereby reducing the stress for the Officials of EFCC.”
