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Is Yahoo a crime in Nigeria?

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Is Yahoo a crime in Nigeria?

The ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ business, formally known as cyber fraud in Nigeria’s cybercrime law, is not a new phenomenon in the country. The illicit business, mostly perpetrated by young men and sometimes women, is an offshoot of the so-called ‘419’ business of the 1980s and 1990s.

Who is the richest Yahoo boy in Lagos?

Hushpuppi is currently rated the richest and the most influential Yahoo boy in Nigeria With an estimated net worth of over $80 million dollar.

What is the punishment of Yahoo boys in Nigeria?

The duo of Damilola Michael and David Oluwatobi were sentenced to two years imprisonment or N300, 000 fine each. Others bagged two years imprisonment or a fine of N200, 000 each while the three sureties bagged two years imprisonment with option of N100, 000 fine each.

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How do you know if he is a Yahoo Boy?

yahoo boys means guys who are internet fraudsters….You might just be shocked to find out you are a yahoo boy according to the Nigerian metric for fishing out yahoo boys.

  • You braided, locked or dyed your hair.
  • You wear earrings or ear studs.
  • You ride a sleek Benz.
  • You use iPhone.
  • You are always seen with your PC.

What are Yahoo Boys?

RESIDENTS of Delta State are enraged at the activities of suspected ritualists and internet fraudsters (Yahoo Yahoo plus boys) who abduct and kill citizens, especially women, make away with their vital organs and panties reportedly for money-making rituals.

Who is the richest Nigeria Yahoo boy?

With that said, these are the richest Yahoo Boys in Nigeria.

  • Ray HushPuppi – $480,200,000. Ray HushPuppi – $480,200,000.
  • Invictus Obi – $23,200,000.
  • Mompha Money – $11,000,000.
  • Jowizazaa – $9,000,000.
  • Mr Woodberry [$7,800,000]
  • Baddy Oosha – $6,000,000.
  • Investor BJ – $5,500,000.
  • Deskid Wayne – $5,000,000.
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How do I contact EFCC in Nigeria?

Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria.

  1. E-mail: info[at]efccnigeria.org.
  2. Hot Line 1: +234 9 9044752.
  3. Hot Line 2: +234 9 9044753.

Who are Nigeria’s ‘Yahoo-boys’?

Many undergraduates in Nigerian universities dabble in internet fraud. Nicknamed “yahoo-yahoo” after the international web portal and search engine, this perfidy has become a way of life for the young con-artists. Many of these fraudsters – dubbed “yahoo-boys” – have become filthy rich.

Who is the richest Yahoo Boy in Nigeria?

With real names as Badmus Akeem, BaddyOsha as he is popularly called is one of the richest yahoo boys in Nigeria. He is a Nigerian who is currently based in Malaysia and was recently hailed by 9ice in his song titled “Living Things”.

Why are there so many Yahoo boys in the banking industry?

A large numbers of casual workers are deployed to man key positions in the banks. This makes way for criminal opportunities. Therefore the “yahoo-boys” find easy allies in banking staff, who are mostly youths too, because of their socioeconomic nightmare.

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What happened to the flamboyant Nigerian influencer abubey?

In 2020, the United Arab Emirates investigators arrested the flamboyant Nigerian influencer for alleged cybercrime alongside his friend Woodberry. The two were accused of diverting coronavirus aid funds to a tune of $35 million. They were handed over to the FBI agents, who extradited them to the United States.

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