Tag: efcc
Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,…
Just In: EFCC produces Aisha Achimugu in court
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu was brought to Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday by…
EFCC arrests socialite E-Money
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken socialite Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, into custody over allegations…
EFCC hits Fenson Guest House; grabs 27 internet fraudsters
Items recovered from them include one Toyota Camry car (2013 model), 27 phones, five laptops and other electronic devices.
EFCC commences investigation of massive foreign currencies concealed in bedspread at Kano Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate has commenced investigation of $86,500 (Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred United…
Court orders Aisha Achimugu to honour EFCC invitation
Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered Aisha Achimugu to appear before the Economic and Financial…
Fraudulent Kaduna poultry investor Darlington Ogihonmwanghomwan jailed
Ogihonmwanghomwan was arrested by the anti-graft agency after his victim petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC about the…
EFCC declares four foreign accomplices linked to CBEX fraud wanted
The suspects, whose photographs have been made available by the Commission, are wanted in connection with fraudulent activities allegedly carried…
Court orders interim forfeiture of 73 properties linked to Chinese fraud suspects in Lagos
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday , April 23, ordered the interim…
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 15 suspects in Lekki
The arrest of the suspects followed credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet-related activities.
EFCC grabs 13 for internet fraud in Abuja
According to the statement, the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in their hideout in Kubwa,…
CBEX fraud: Court gives EFCC go ahead to detain staff
The six CBEX suspects include Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, and Seyi Oloyede. Others are Avwerosuo Otorudo and…
Internet fraud: 23 jailed, forfeit money in bank accounts in Benin city
All the defendants pleaded “guilty” to their charges when they were read to them, prompting the prosecution counsel, F.A Jirbo,…
EFCC spokesperson emerges Government Spokesperson of the Year
Oyewale stood out for his infusion of finesse in strategic communication, skillful workmanship, impactful media engagements and consistency in the…
Lagos jeweler jailed for rejecting naira as payment for $10,000 bracelet
EFCC accused Obiajulu of accepting the sum of $10,000 (Ten Thousand US Dollars) as a means of payment for the…
EFCC grabs 40 internet fraudsters in Niger State
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters…
EFCC docks man for non-declaration of £8,020, $704 at Lagos Airport
Ikechukwu was arrested in December 2024 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos by operatives of the Nigeria Customs…
Lagos businessman jailed for rejecting naira as payment for $5700 bracelet
He was arraigned by the EFCC on a two- count charge bordering on refusal to accept the Naira as a…
EFCC strikes hard in Benin: 47 Internet fraudsters arrested in massive raid
According to the EFCC, the arrest follows credible intelligence linking the individuals to a network of online criminals engaged in…
EFCC grabs 36 suspected internet fraudsters
According to the statement, 17 of the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by the EFCC operatives of in Uyo, Akwa…
EFCC arrests 19 internet fraudsters in Benin City
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday April 12, 2025 arrested…
Internet fraudster surrenders voluntarily to EFCC
"I tell my victims that I am from China and that I work as a medical doctor in a war-torn…
Lagos man docked for alleged possession of fake 4,350 dollars
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to them
How 2 Kano men allegedly impersonated oil mogul A.A Rano for fraud
Zakiru and Ahmed according to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC defrauded their victims of the…
EFCC arrests 3 students of UNIUYO, 11 others for internet scam
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters…
Ali Bello: Banker exposes how funds from Kogi LGs were transferred to private account
While being led in evidence, Remigus explained how millions of naira were deposited into Komfort Koncept Company’s bank account from…
Sierra Leonean docked for non-declaration of $90,000 at Lagos Airport
Ahmed Shaw was arrested on March 3, 2025 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos by operatives of the…
N1.9bn Fraud scandal: Court slams N800m bail on Works Ministry officials
Justice Onwuegbuzie granted bail at N800 million each, with two Abuja-based civil servants as sureties. The sureties must undertake to…
EFCC unveils more explosive evidence against Kore Holdings in $9.6b P&ID fraud case
During the proceedings, the second prosecution witness, Umar Umar, provided critical testimony, presenting eleven new documents to the court.
17 jailed for internet fraud in Benin City
All the defendants pleaded “guilty” to their charge when they were read to them, prompting the prosecution counsel, F.A Jirbo,…