Tag: Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC)
EFCC drags two to Benin court over N143m fraud
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) on Tuesday February 17, 2026, arraigned two…
EFCC probes two suspected oil thieves arrested in Akwa Ibom
He said the suspects were handed over to the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on Nov. 7.
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The Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum, and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq commended the EFCC for organizing the summit and…
Different courts jail 10 fraudsters
These convictions happened in different courtrooms in the state.
Olukoyede excited over elevation of EFCC prosecutors as SANs
a reception organised by the Commission in honour of the two senior lawyers in Abuja, Olukoyede said that their elevation…
EFCC detains five suspected Chinese nationals over illegal mining
He said the arrests were made by the Special Task Force on Illegal Mining at the Commission’s Zonal office in…
Courts jail 59 internet fraudsters in three states
All the convicts began their ways to the Correctional Centres when they were arrested for internet-related offences. They were charged…
Stop chasing petty crimes, Obi advises EFCC
Obi, however, commended the EFCC's Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, over his will to fight corruption.
EFCC arrests two for currency racketeering in Enugu
"The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded," said the EFCC.
Emefiele gets N300m bail, denies unlawful printing of naira notes
While granting the bail application, Justice Maryann Anenih also ordered Emefiele to produce for two sureties in like sum who…
EFCC Arrests 29 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
Items seized from the suspects include 43 phones of different makes, six vehicles and two smart watches.
EFCC arrests four suspected fraudsters in Maiduguri
They were arrested within Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State following intelligence on their fraudulent acts.
Dangote Group speaks on EFCC’s visit to Headquarters
Dangote Group responded to the EFCC to acknowledge receipt of the letter whilst seeking clarification on the subsidiaries or companies…
Tinubu appoints Olukoyede new EFCC chairman, Bawa resigns
Olukoyede's appointment followed the resignation of the suspended Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed…
EFCC recovers N900m withheld in banks since 2015 for NHIS
EFCC said it had also on February 10, 20220 released the sum of N1.5billion similarly recovered from some the banks…
EFCC releases names of couple, OOU graduate, others arrested in Ibadan
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Adepoju Olawale Sunday, owner…
EFCC releases names of fraudsters convicted in Uyo
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, secured the conviction…
Kogi drags EFCC to court, demands N35bn for damages
The Kogi State Government has finally launched a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations that it…
EFCC sends strong warning to bank officials
EFCC has warned bank officials against providing foreign exchange to customers who have no intention of traveling outside Nigeria.
EFCC declares Solomon Efosa, Emeka Ayaunor, others wanted
Solomon Isreal Efosa, Emeka Ayaunor, Opaogun Oluwasegun and Barnabas Johnson Akonjie have been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial…
EFCC arrests 52 Yahoo Yahoo boys in Benin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office has announced the arrest of 52 Yahoo Yahoo boys.
EFCC takes campaign against cybercrime to Adeleke University
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday took its campaign against cybercrime to the Adeleke University, Ede in…
EFCC warns against sending congratulatory messages to Bawa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned against sending congratulatory messages to its newly appointed chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa.
Insurance broker Waheed Hassan charged with diverting N26b PHCN pension
Abiodun Waheed Hassan and his Bestworth insurance brokers, arraigned for misappropriation of pension funds worth over N26 billion.
Lautech student convicted, Ogun socialite arraigned over N35m scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, on Monday, February 22, 2021, secured the conviction of one…
EFCC arrests seven ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ suspects in Benin
Seven men suspected to be internet fraudsters or Yahoo Yahoo boys have been arrested by operatives of the EFCC, Benin…
EFCC parades three suspects for selling non-existent land to victim
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Benin Zonal office arrested three suspects on Thursday for allegedly…
32-year-old fashion designer convicted for cyber fraud in Ibadan
It is game over for Oyelakin Babatunde, a 32-year-old self-acclaimed Fashion designer in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
3 internet fraudsters jailed in Uyo
Three internet fraudsters, Ekemini Akanniyene, Ikekha Martins, and Peter Alban were all jailed by Justice Adamu Mohammed
EFCC nabs 21 internet fraudsters in Lekki
Operatives of the EFCC Lagos zone have arrested 21 suspects for allegedly being involved in computer-related fraud.