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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…
EFCC drags Niyi Oyedele to Court over alleged multi-million Naira scam
According to the EFCC, between 2021 and 2022, the defendants failed to obtain a valid licence from the Central Bank…
EFCC arraigns additional 9 Chinese for cyber-terrorism, fraud in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, arraigned nine Chinese…
Again, EFCC arraigns 11 Chinese for alleged cyber-terrorism, internet fraud
The suspects were arraigned on separate charges bordering on alleged cybercrimes, cyber-terrorism, possession of documents containing false pretence and identity…
Ex-JAMB staff Olayiwola Oguntade jailed for N10m fraud
Oguntade was arraigned by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on October 13, 2020…
Court orders final forfeiture of N1.16bn, $392k, £35k recovered from ex-First Bank’s staff to FG
Justice A.O.Owoeye gave the order following a motion on notice for the final forfeiture order, which was supported with an…
EFCC arraigns 29 Chinese, 10 Filipinos, 3 others for internet fraud
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 3, 2025, arraigned 29 Chinese,…
Alleged fraud: Court remands ex-NHIS boss Usman Yusuf in prison
The EFCC had in the five-count charge accused the former NHIS Executive Secretary of using his office to confer undue…
Alleged fraud: Court defers arraignment of ex-NHIS boss
Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu rescheduled the arraignment to February 3, 2025 after Yusuf was brought to court by operatives of…
EFCC admits glitches in car auction, vows to review complaints
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has acknowledged the technical issues that marred the recent public auction of forfeited…
‘How EFCC forced Yahaya Bello’s accomplice to abandon purchase of N550m property’
Nwaora spoke on Wednesday as the First Prosecution Witness, (PW1) in the trial of a Yahya Bello, alongside Umar Shuaibu…
Trial of Lagos businessman over fake traveller’s cheques, others adjourned
In a 17 count charge of second amended charge filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos by the EFCC…
NGX seeks collaboration with EFCC on protection of stock market
Shobanjo noted that the evolution of fraud has moved from manual to digital across all sectors with criminal elements taking…
EFCC recovers title documents of Abuja plots of land worth over N1bn from fraudsters
"The fraudsters forged the documents and deprived the lawful owners of their property, but EFCC’s investigators, working on actionable intelligence,…
“We’re sorry,” South-East students beg EFCC over killing of operative in Anambra
While expressing their solidarity with the EFCC, the students led by Comrade Charles Obinna Ijeomah stressed that the death of…
EFCC withdraws arrest warrant against Mercy Chinwo’s manager
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn the arrest warrant against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel…
Court cautions EFCC, lifts order freezing company’s $163,592
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the EFCC had failed to provide evidence that the funds constituted proceeds…
EFCC arraigns five for ‘tampering’ with forfeited property in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, arraigned Benjamin Okoye,…
Court orders final forfeiture of Lagos building to FG
KofarNaisa also told court that the Commission published the interim forfeiture order in The Punch newspaper of December 9, 2024…
Ex-Taraba governor gave me $5,000 to relocate to Lagos to avoid EFCC – Witness
Lawal testified in the trial of Ishaku and former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the…