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EFCC detains ex-Gov Emmanuel Udom over alleged ₦700bn fraud
EFCC had invited Udom Emmanuel to its Abuja headquarters over a petition by a group identified as Network Against Corruption…
Court sends Jude Okoye back to prison after arraignment on fresh charges
In the fresh charges, EFCC accused Jude Okoye of fraudulently converting royalties for digital music distribution of P-Square to his…
They were not abducted- EFCC confirms arrest of 11 people in Niger hotel
A report had earlier indicated that the 11 mem were abducted late in the night by gunmen who disguised as…
Terror in the Night: Fake EFCC operatives storm hotel, abduct 10 in Niger
Guests, unaware of the impending horror, watched helplessly as the attackers disabled CCTV cameras before forcefully entering rooms, dragging victims…
EFCC docks ex-Abia governor, son, 3 others for N60.85bn fraud
EFCC accuses former governor Orji, and the four others of fraudulently converting N22 billion allocation for security votes and 12…
Beware, we have no TikTok account, EFCC warns
"The Commission has no Tik-Tok account and the public is advised to discountenance any such account bearing the insignia of…
EFCC accuses Enugu lawyer of stealing client’s N41m
The charge reads: “That you, Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo on or about the 23rd day of November, 2015 in Enugu within the…
EFCC arraigns 16 additional Chinese for ‘cyber-terrorism, internet fraud’ in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 arraigned additional 16…
Fear grips AAU, students go into hiding after EFCC storms Ekpoma
There are conflicting accounts regarding the motive behind the raid. One source claimed it was linked to the activities of…
Big Catch! EFCC raids Abuja, arrest 59 Internet fraud suspects
According to Oyewale, the operation was based on credible intelligence linking the individuals to online fraudulent activities.
Shocking testimony: EFCC witness exposes Obiano’s alleged N4bn fraud network
While being led in evidence by EFCC counsel, Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, Ali identified Connaught International Service, SY Panda Enterprise, and…
‘N80.2bn fraud’: EFCC presents witnesses against Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, February 24, 2025, presented its first round of witnesses in the…
EFCC hands over $132,362.43, N78,566,324.81 to foreign victims of fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over a total sum $132,362.43( One Hundred and Thirty Two, Three…
EFCC arraigns 18 more Chinese for alleged cyber-terrorism, internet fraud
The suspects were arraigned on separate charges, bordering on cybercrimes, cyber-terrorism, possession of documents containing false pretence and identity theft.
Lawyer docked for alleged N1.3bn forex fraud in Uyo
Ozougwu was docked on the claims of four petitioners that he presented himself as a registered bureau de change operator…
Imo man caught ‘selling naira’ in his shop jailed
Nwachukwu was arrested on February 9, 2024 by members of the Special Task Force of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
10 Ibadan fraudsters jailed!
Besides their sentences, all the convicts forfeited items recovered from them that include money, phones and a Lexus 350 car…
“Be accountable, you have no immunity”: EFCC fires warning to Local Government Chairmen
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Oluoyede has advised local government Chairmen across…
EFCC arraigns four more Chinese for ‘cyber-terrorism, internet fraud in Lagos’
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, arraigned four Chinese…
EFCC hits Amax Apartment in Abuja, arrests 15 internet fraudsters
Items recovered from them include a Toyota Highlander with customized registration number (BORNO AAA) and phones.
Ekpoma under siege: The shocking details of EFCC’s raid
According to him, the individuals have provided useful statements to investigators and will be charged to court upon the conclusion…
‘How my Chinese employer lured me into internet fraud in Lagos’
Lilian testified as the first prosecution witness in the trial of Li Yang and part of the alleged 792-member syndicate…
EFCC accuses Chinese of plot to destabilize socio-economic structure of Nigeria
Linde Jun was among the 11 Chinese arraignment docked arraigned on separate charges bordering on cyber-terrorism, cybercrimes, possession of documents…
Seven internet fraudsters lose hotel, N230m, others to FG in Makurdi
The fraudsters who were prosecuted by the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC are: Tamaraudeinyefa Shedrack Brakekebebe, Godday Conference Brakekebebe,…
Yahoo Boys in hot water as EFCC drags 16 to Court
One of the suspects, Samuel Obi Chidera, was charged with laundering $3,000, while Okonkwo Nonso Chijioke was accused of handling…
Shocking! Man lands in Court for refusing Naira, accepting $5,700 instead
Despite pleading “not guilty,” the prosecution, led by Hannatu U. KofarNaisa, pushed for Uzondu’s remand while setting the stage for…
EFCC docks man for refusing to accept Naira payment for $57k diamond bracelet
Uzondu was arraigned by the Lagos zone of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a two -count charge bordering…
Terrorism financing: DSS seeks stronger collaboration with EFCC in Enugu
This call was made recently in Enugu when Mr. Humphrey Ohikhuare, Enugu State Director, DSS paid a courtesy visit to…
My Chinese boss asked me to disguise as female to gain clients’ trust – EFCC witness
Turaki revealed this while testifying as the first prosecution witness in the trial of Xiao Hong Will over an alleged…
‘How medical doctor, Orok Ita, forged documents to commit 127m fraud’
Ita who was jailed by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie of Federal High Court was arrested by based on a petition by…