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EFCC sends important message to Nigerians
“In Nigeria today, the aspiration for wealth has grown increasingly urgent among the youth, leading to vulnerability to financial frauds…
Kano Court jails duo over $86,500, foreign currency stash hidden in baggage
The EFCC brought the charges under Section 3(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, which criminalises the…
EFCC receives petition against Matawalle
He also said, "We have lauded the performance and resilience of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) leadership in…
Lagos company boss docked for alleged $680,622.65 fraud
According to the EFCC, the alleged act contravenes Section 1(1), (2) and (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other…
Kaduna man Mustapha Abubakar jailed 2 years for N3.597m theft
Abubakar was arraigned before Justice A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna by the Kaduna Zonal…
How Iyabo Ojo turned ‘born again’ after EFCC experience
This change of heart according to the actress is expedient for everyone "to avoid having issues with the EFCC".
Two jailed for internet fraud in Kaduna
Gupa was arrested in Bafra Hotel, while Yusuf was picked up at Command Junction area, all in Kaduna metropolis by…
Anti-graft War: Oba of Lagos assures EFCC of support
He said, “Almost daily, the Directorate is inundated with credible intelligence about alleged involvements of youths across various parts of…
EFCC nabs Yahoo Boy over alleged laundering of N481m
The amount is worth N481,937,232.00 (four hundred and eighty one million, nine hundred and thirty seven thousand, two hundred and…
Abuja man Daniel Ameh jailed over N35m BDC registration fraud
Ameh in 2021 advised Egwa to register a bureau de change, BDC business, which Egwa agreed and engaged the convict…
Naira abuse: Kaduna content creator arrested after ‘daring’ EFCC
Sa'ad made a video of himself on his Tik Tok and Instagram account @youngcee0066 where he was seen throwing Naira…
EFCC nabs 35 internet fraudsters in Auchi
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 35 suspected internet fraudsters in Auchi, Edo State.
Court jails Agudosi Okechukwu over failure to declare £8020, $704 at Lagos Airport
Okechukwu was arrested in December 2024 at Lagos Airport by operatives of Nigerian Customs Service and handed over to the…
Two Lagos women caught hawking Naira notes jailed
Adeoti and Adewuyi were intercepted by EFCC operatives on March 21, 2025 along Jobi Fele Way, Ikeja, Lagos, while hawking…
EFCC smashes fake University syndicate, arrests Q-Net scam kingpins in Abuja
Three alleged masterminds — Olaniyan Joshua, Oyetunde Julius Akano, and Victor Oluwale — were arrested on Wednesday, May 1, 2025,…
Damaturu grain merchant docked for N21.5 million fraud
They were arraigned before Justice Fadimatu Aminu of the Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State by the Maiduguri…
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…