{"id":124027,"date":"2025-11-25T08:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T07:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=124027"},"modified":"2025-11-25T08:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T07:12:22","slug":"yahoo-boys-inflicting-damage-on-nigerias-economy-efcc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/yahoo-boys-inflicting-damage-on-nigerias-economy-efcc\/","title":{"rendered":"Yahoo Boys Inflicting Damage on Nigeria\u2019s Economy- EFCC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised fresh alarm over the growing impact of cybercriminals, widely known as Yahoo Boys, on Nigeria\u2019s economic stability.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In a newly released viral video, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated that these internet fraudsters are causing \u201cmore harm to Nigeria\u2019s economy than any other group,\u201d stressing that their activities continue to threaten businesses, discourage investment, and hinder national development.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Oyewale explained that the rising wave of cyber fraud is damaging the country\u2019s global reputation and undermining efforts to build a stable economic environment. 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