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EFCC nabs 29 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
The suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of EFCC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Dele…
Sporadic gunfire as EFCC launches night operation to arrest Yahaya Bello
According to a statement released by the Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, the operatives arrived in an aggressive manner, allegedly…
Confusion at EFCC: Yahaya Bello’s Media Team claims he was present
Michael's statement read: “Earlier today, we reported the voluntary visit of former Governor HE Alhaji Yahaya Bello to the EFCC…
Update: Yahaya Bello not in EFCC custody
"Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, is in the holding facility of the…
EFCC: 61% of parents aware of their children’s involvement in ‘Yahoo, Yahoo’
He said: “In the EFCC, our mandate is very wide. Recently, we keep hearing that it is just “Yahoo Yahoo”…
Five Chinese men land in EFCC custody over Illegal mining
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said in a statement on Sunday that the Chinese men were arrested…
Enugu fraudster Okwudili Joseph jailed for cybercrime
According to the charge, Joseph impersonated Jim Warren, a gas detection specialist from the United States, in a fraudulent scheme…
Banking sector faces reckoning as EFCC vows to prosecute top officials for fraud
Olukoyede disclosed that the Commission has completed its investigations and compiled the necessary documents to substantiate the claims against certain…
EFCC hands over 53 vehicles, $180,300 to Canadian Police
Okukoyede said the vehicles were stolen from Canada and tracked to various car stands by EFCC in Nigeria. He said…
EFCC grabs 44 for internet fraud in Kwara
They were arrested on Friday September 6, 2024 at Sango, Kulende, Taxaco and Harmony Estate, all in Ilorin, following credible…
Kaduna man Manasseh Bello jailed for impersonation
Bello was arraigned before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation,…
EFCC nabs syndicate impersonating Olukoyede in $1m extortion plot
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson of the anti-graft agency announced the arrest of members of the syndicate in a statement issued…
EFCC busts 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin
"Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones."
EFCC grabs 14 for internet fraud in Makurdi
The alleged internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Zonal Directorate on Wednesday August 21, 2024 in a sting…
Four jailed for internet fraud in Abuja
The suspect were arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate.
Suspected ‘billionaire internet fraudster’ Hyginus Nkwocha arrested in Abuja
Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale said in a statement that Nkwocha was arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, for alleged…
EFCC’s bid for whistleblowers’ protection
When it was espoused in 2016, a whistle-blower who provides information about any financial mismanagement or gives clue about any…
EFCC breaks silence on alleged take over of X handle by hackers
The EFCC’s official X account will be fully functional soon and we appreciate the understanding of all our stakeholders during…
NACIWA, EFCC hold 6th Annual General Assembly August 19
The programme seeks ways to implement the ECOWAS protocol on the fight against corruption and strengthen collaboration among regional anti-corruption…
EFCC’s Aisha Mohammed bags Young Achievers’ Award in Lagos
Commenting on her recent achievements, Mohammed expressed gratitude to God as the maker of the award. With her track record…
Illegal mining: Committee seeks collaboration with EFCC
The Chairman of Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) Enugu State Chapter, Engr. Samuel Onyinye Okoro has sued for…
EFCC boss Olukoyede to youths: We’re working hard to secure your future
EFCC boss Olukoyede gave the assurance in Abuja, on Thursday, July 25, 2024 while receiving the Engineering and Computer Science…
N90bn Hajj subsidy: EFCC grills NAHCON boss Jalal Arabi over ‘mismanagement’
The invitation of Arabi by the anti-graft agency was based on petitions filed against him and the commission’s management over…
Hundreds of thousand of dollars flowing out of Nigeria every hour – INTERPOL
Speaking on the theme of the Workshop: Strengthening Capacity and Coordination against Financial Crimes, Umar pointed out that financial crimes…
EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo
Oyewale said that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. (NAN)
EFCC grabs 13 illegal miners with 5 fully loaded trucks in Abuja
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said in a statement that the suspects were arrested in a operation…
EFCC nabs banker, 3 others for currency fraud in Kano
The suspects specialized in obtaining mutilated Naira notes from various banks with the sole purpose of removing a few notes…
Court jails six for money laundering, impersonation
Also, Shedrack was convicted and sentenced to one-month imprisonment on each of the counts. The sentences are to run consecutively
Benin businessman Olabinjor Ajobor bags 7 years jail term for fraud
Ajobor was arraigned before Justice (Professor) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City by the…
Abuja man Daniel Silas bags 5 years jail term over N128m forex fraud
Silas and his companies were arraigned by the EFCC on two-count charges, bordering on criminal breach of trust and dishonest…