Tag: efcc
Kano man jailed 7 years for posing as EFCC auctioneer
One of the charges reads: “That you Abdulrahman Bulama on or about June, 2023 in Kano within the jurisdiction of…
Maiduguri man Gilbert Omorogbe jailed for employment fraud
Omorogbe was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one- count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation…
32 jailed for internet fraud in Ibadan
The convicts who were prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the were arraigned before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi,…
EFCC nabs 28 alleged scammers disguising as network marketers in Minna
According to EFCC, the arrest of the suspects followed credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent investment activities with a…
We will now probe Peter Odili’s tenure as Rivers governor – EFCC
Odili was governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007. However, following moves to probe his administration after his tenure,…
EFCC arrests 14 internet fraudsters in Jos
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested fourteen suspected internet fraudsters.
Nigeria’s biggest fraud bust: EFCC secures 4,111 convictions, seizes billions
Lagos led the conviction chart with 685 cases, followed by Enugu with 516, while Maiduguri recorded the lowest at 95.…
EFCC quizzes ex-Minister Uju Ohanenye over alleged ₦138m fraud scandal
Ohanenye’s ordeal follows her removal from office in October 2024, when President Bola Tinubu ousted five ministers, including her, during…
21 internet fraudsters jailed in Benin City
The charge against Eimuen Nathaniel reads: "That you Nathaniel (m) on or about the 14th of February, 2025 within the…
Two jailed for internet fraud in Abuja
They were jailed on Friday, February 28, 2025 Christopher’s charge reads, ‘That you Godwin Christopher sometime in 2024 at Abuja…
EFCC, France to collaborate on asset tracking, cybersecurity training
Colombet highlighted France’s extensive collaboration across various security domains, particularly in the establishment of specialized academic and training centres. He…
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…