Tag: efcc
Alleged $345,000 fraud: Court grants EFCC’s request to arrest Mercy Chinwo’s manager
In an affidavit in support of the application, EFCC averred that it received a petition from Mercy Chinwo against the…
EFCC seeks anti-corruption courses in tertiary institutions
“Given the alarming rate of corrupt practices that continue to hinder Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and stability, the EFCC believes that…
How Katsina govt officials diverted N1.2bn – EFCC
EFCC said in a statement on Monday that the five officials were arrested following a petition from the Katsina state…
₦2.17bn alleged fraud scandal: Almond Projects CEO lands in Kuje Prison
Obadina pleaded not guilty to all charges. The EFCC then requested his remand, but Sanusi argued that Obadina had been…
BREAKING: EFCC busts Chinese-led massive internet fraud operation in Abuja
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti graft agency in a statement said the 105 fraud suspects were arrested in…
EFCC detains 10 officers over alleged theft
The EFCC says, "Investigators are making good progress and those found culpable will be subjected to internal disciplinary processes."
EFCC in turmoil: 10 officers detained over missing items scandal
Sources reveal that the detained officers, apprehended last week, are being interrogated in connection with the missing items, a situation…
EFCC’s 2025 book of sins
On the count two Hadi Abubakar Sirika, while being the Minister of Aviation, on or about 3rd November 2022, in…
BREAKING: EFCC sacks 27 officers for fraudulent activities, misconduct
Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale revealed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement, the…
Alleged terrorism financing: Court grants EFCC’s request to freeze 24 bank accounts
Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect,…
Alleged 52.9m fraud: Court gives EFCC go ahead to freeze 67 bank accounts
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect. The…
Court orders final forfeiture of warehouse, 54 containers linked to Emefiele
Oyedepo urged the court to make, “a final forfeiture order to the Federal Government of Nigeria, properties contained in Schedule…
Courts send 9 internet fraudsters to jail in Kaduna
The suspected fraudsters identified as Yaya Babatunde (a.k.a Kay Lenea), Sule Onyegefu Isaac, Alaba Peter (a.k.a Mane Julia), Obedient Charles…
N57.6m fraud: Lagos businesswoman Oluremi Philips bags 17 years imprisonment
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A Lagos-based businesswoman, Oluremi Philips who is the proprietor of Omritas Energy Limited has been sentenced to…
Crypto fraud: EFCC arrests 193 foreigners, 599 others
“The suspects have made statements, while their systems have also been screened. They are currently being held with a valid…
US-based Nigerian Osang Otukpa arrested in Lagos for duping 139 Australians
he suspected online fraudster was arrested in a stake out at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos by EFCC…
Abuse of office: Court to rule on Emefiele’s challenge to jurisdiction
His co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is also standing trial on charges related to the unlawful acceptance of gifts. During Thursday's sitting,…
Court sets date for arraignment of ex-AMCON boss, Ahmed Kuru, for N75bn, $31.5m fraud
He is to be arraigned alongside Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, Managing Director of Arik Air, Kamilu Omokide, Receiver Manager of Arik…
Luxury cars, gadgets seized as EFCC busts 23 suspects in Ibadan
The EFCC disclosed that the arrest was part of its ongoing efforts to rid the country of cybercrime and protect…
Car fraud: Court jails Mama Boko Haram, others
During the trial, counsel for the prosecution, Mukhtar Ali Ahmed and Shamsudeeb Olayinka Saka presented three witnesses and tendered several…
Two in EFCC trouble over alleged N56m fraud
Justice Rahman Oshodi, remanded the defendants at Ikoyi Custodial Centre pending the commencement of trial
EFCC descends on 22 Abia fraudsters
"They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he said.
Mama Boko-haram, 2 others jailed for ‘car fraud’ in Maiduguri
The two others sentences alongside Mama Boko Haram were identified as Tahiru Saidu Daura, the programme manager of the NGO…
EFCC grabs 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Kogi
The suspected fraudsters were arrested by EFCC operatives from the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, the…
Court orders EFCC to submit reports of probe of Abia LGs funds
Justice Bello Kawu gave the order while delivering a ruling on an ex-parte motion filed by Chidiebere Ojukwu on allegation…
EFCC: Why we did not identify owner of Abuja’s ‘landmark recovery’ estate
EFCC said the allegation of a cover up of the identity of the promoters of the Estate stands logic on…
EFCC makes single largest asset recovery in 21 years
The road to the final forfeiture of the property was paved by an interim forfeiture order, secured before the same…
Court adjourns $9.84 million theft case against TOF Energy Company
The EFCC, represented by senior counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, and seven other lawyers, had filed an eight-count charge against TOF…
Court dismisses Bobrisky’s N200m fundamental rights suit against EFCC
While dismissing the suit, the judge held that Bobrisky’s claims of encroachment of his rights lacked merit with no credible…
Alleged N80.2bn fraud: Court fixes date for Yahaya Bello’s arraignment
Yahaya Bello was present in court on Friday, but without his lawyers. Addressing the court about the former governor’s presence…