Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Olukoyede Decries Rising Involvement of Young Men in Internet Fraud

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of youths, particularly young men in internet fraud, stating that the trend is destroying their future and damaging their mental health. Olukoyede raised the concern in Abuja on Friday, March 16, 2025, at an event to mark the 2025 International Day of the Boy Child, held at the National Merit Award House. “Cybercrime has become a pervasive threat, with far-reaching consequences. Young people, particularly boys, are vulnerable to its allure, often…