Tag: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
South-East students condemn killing of EFCC staff
Ijeomah pledged the collaboration, cooperation and support of the entire Southeast students to the commission against financial crimes.
Anti-corruption war: Tinubu, EFCC’s unwavering efforts
The appointment of the Olukoyede by President Bola Tinubu as the EFCC Chairman has shown a demonstration of renewed commitment…
EFCC arrests fraudster for scamming 139 Australians of 8 million AUD
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Oyewale, Otukpa was apprehended…
Couple jailed 10 years for N52m church scam
EFCC also told the court that the convicts sold a property located at Plot 32, Block 9, Magodo, Lagos, to…
Emefiele, cronies acquired 753-duplex estate with forex kickbacks — EFCC
The anti-graft agency also alleged that Emefiele connived with several cronies, including one Ifeanyi Omeke, who “ran several errands for…
Court orders Yahaya Bello’s detention, sets date for bail application hearing
Justice Anenih consequently adjourned ruling in the bail application until Dec.10 and directed that the three defendants should remain in…
VeryDarkMan calls out EFCC boss Olukoyede over inability to arrest Yahaya Bello
VeryDarkMan on Monday said Olukoyede’s inability to arrest ex-Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello after declaring him wanted since April showed that…
Oil theft suspects in serious trouble
The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Forward Operating Base Ibaka, handed over the arrested suspects to the EFCC on Wednesday, November…
Rising Noise, Faint Echoes against EFCC
EFCC as an anti-graft agency is becoming more civil without which it would have bundled some ex-governors into its cella…
Governors to EFCC: You have our full support
This is coming as the Supreme Court reserved ruling on the suit against the EFCC by 19 other governors over…
43 jailed after pleading guilty to internet fraud in Awka
The suspects were arrested in Abakaliki and Awka following credible intelligence linking them to online criminal activities. Upon arrest, investigations…
EFCC arrests 56 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin
“Items recovered from them include 18 different brands of exotic cars, laptops, expensive smartphones, and charms."
EFCC busts illegal miners with 6 trucks in Oyo
Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said in a statement that the six trucks the suspects were arrested with…
How EFCC busted 2 ex-bankers for stealing dead customer’s money
"Further findings by the bank showed that the procured card by Ogoh was handed over to another Sales and Service…
36 internet fraudsters convicted in Oyo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Command has announced that it has secured convictions and sentences of…
Ex-SMEDAN Boss Masari re-arraigned over alleged N119m money laundering
Masari’s arraignment was sequel to his alleged involvement in N119,507,080 (One Hundred and Nineteen million, Five Hundred and Seven Thousand,…
”EFCC shot itself on the foot” – Former Attorney General criticizes handling of Yahaya Bello case
Former Attorney General, Michael Aondoakaa urged the EFCC to adhere to the court's directives and legal procedures, stressing that Yahaya…
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 13 suspects in Abuja
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Zonal Command of EFCC in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory,…
American school offers to refund $760k of Yahaya Bello’s $845k children fees
By Taiwo Okanlawon A letter written by the American International School of Abuja (AISA) asking the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Dollar rise: EFCC continues crackdown on cryptocurrency platforms
“CBN is giving us dollars at N1,101, but some commercial banks are doing interbank conversions. They convert from their accounts…
EFCC grills 11 suspected oil thieves in Lagos
The Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos handed the 11 suspected oil thieves and the vessel, MT SAISNIL II, to…
EFCC after me because VeryDarkMan name-dropped me – Portable
Earlier, Portable had appealed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forgive him for spraying money on his…
EFCC operatives storm ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s house
Prior to the charge, the EFCC had arraigned Bello’s nephew, Ali Bello, before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja…
70% of Nigerians guilty of Naira abuse – Seun Jimoh blasts EFCC for scapegoating celebrities
Popular Yoruba actor, Seun Jimoh has argued that the “scapegoat approach to cultural reforms is quite sinister and lacks any…
Bobrisky: Portable seeks EFCC’s forgiveness for spraying money
Portable’s plea is coming after the six-month jail sentence handed down to crossdresser Okuneye Idris, also known as Bobrisky, for…
Bobrisky arrives in court for arraignment (Video)
Bobrisky, who was arrested by the EFCC on Wednesday, is facing a six-count charge of naira abuse and alleged money…
Anti-corruption fight: EFCC boss Olukoyede blows hot
Olukoyede pointed to the strides being made since he assumed office a couple of months ago and reaffirmed his commitment…
Internet fraud: 42 jailed in Kano, Kaduna
In a statement by Dele Oyewale, it spokesperson, EFCC, said 32 of the convicts were jailed by Justices Liman and…
Bauchi: 17 admit involvement in internet fraud, jailed
All the convicts bagged their imprisonment when they were arrested for internet offences. They all pleaded guilty before the court…
Internet fraud: 25 jailed in Benin City
The convicts’ road to the Correctional Centre began following their arrest by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the…