Tag: efcc
Kwara man bags five-year jail term for illegal mining
Justice Abimbola Awogboro, who delivered the judgment, found Elicanah guilty of mining and possessing solid minerals without lawful authority, contrary…
EFCC returns over N1.2bn recovered from Sujimoto to Enugu govt
Olukoyede also vowed that EFCC will look at every facet of the petition against Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited and ensure…
Witness refutes Oyo-Ita’s claim in ₦3bn fraud trial-within-trial
With the permission of the court, the prosecution played the video recording of the statement-taking process in court, in which…
Judge slams lawyer for ‘time wasting; in Saleh Mamman’s N31bn fraud trial
Earlier in the proceedings, Sonuyi drew the attention of the court to two applications filed on December 5, and 10,…
Court to rule on bid for final forfeiture of $13m linked to Achimugu
Justice Nwite had, on Aug. 22, 2025, granted the anti-graft agency’s motion ex-parte for an interim order forfeiting the sum…
Mompha’s associate, companies docked for alleged N206m fraud
EFCC said the offence was contrary to Section 332(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011, and punishable under…
Alleged N110bn fraud: Witness reveals how Kogi IRS paid tax consultant N1.1bn in 8 months
The witness presented bank statements for the account of the tax consultant, Bespoke Business Solutions Limited, detailing several large credit…
Supreme Court orders EFCC to resuscitate trial of ex-Gov Lamido, sons for N1.3bn fraud
The EFCC alleged that Lamido, who governed Jigawa from 2007 to 2015 laundered 1.35 billion naira in kickbacks from contractors…
Relief for victim as EFCC recovers N64.8m lost to scam
“We also use this opportunity to caution Nigerians to be alert of fraudsters who parade themselves as businessmen and suppliers…
N33.2b fraud trial: Witness reveals flow of money from ONSA account for private use under Dasuki
The witness stated that following an EFCC interview with Gugu, it was established that the payment was a part payment…
EFCC hands over N802.4m recovered from ‘system glitch’ beneficiary to First Bank
EFCC said its investigation revealed that upon the receipt of the money, Kingsley transferred a good measure of it to…
Why I filed new petition against ex-NMDPRA boss at EFCC – Dangote
The petition to the anti-graft agencies followed allegations by Dangote that Ahmed was living beyond his means as a public…
EFCC arraigns Austrian over $800,575, €651,505 cash scandal
Nigeria's regulations, aligned with international standards, require travelers to declare any amount of foreign currency exceeding $10,000 (or equivalent) when…
EFCC uncovers politicians’ evil agenda
“Their aim is to distract the commission and intimidate it into a timid mode through scaremongering and sponsored attacks,” Oyewale…
EFCC alleges coordinated smear campaign ahead of 2027 elections
He warned that the intent of the alleged plot was to weaken the commission’s resolve and deter it from carrying…
NCAM Executive Director dies
Malami, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz are currently facing alleged N8.7 billion money laundering charge…
Ex-AGF Malami, son, wife granted bail
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, along with his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and wife,…
Ex-Lagos govt employee jailed for exploiting bank glitch to steal N48.9m
Faleti was convicted and jailed by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday,…
Three Sokoto men caught spraying naira jailed
The were were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission following their arrest for praying Naira notes at social…
Abubakar Malami Vs EFCC: Between witch-hunt and corruption
Malami has a date in court. Let him defend himself. His supporters should stop these media attacks on the EFCC…
EFCC to Gov. Bala: You’re using immunity to stall 2016 laundering case, stop blaming Wike
The EFCC has dismissed as “wild and far-fetched” claims by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that the Commission is being…
EFCC arraigns finance commissioner over multi-billion laundering scandal
Adamu was docked before Justice Emeka Nwite alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge bordering…
Ex-AGF Malami arrives in court for money laundering trial
Key witnesses lined up by EFCC against Malami in the money laundering trial include Folarin Dare, Chinedu Eneanya, Sani Lukeman,…
EFCC arraigns Malami, son: The billions of naira fraud charges against them
EFCC, in the 16-count harge, accused the defendants of carrying out various suspicious transactions and attempting to conceal the unlawful…
Why ex-AGF Malami remains in our custody – EFCC
Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, the lead counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has clarified that no court…
EFCC still holding Malami despite court bail order
Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami is still being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) despite…
Produce Yakubu Adamu, High Court orders EFCC
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce Yakubu Adamu,…
Malami’s N212bn Empire Exposed: EFCC uncovers all 41 properties, files money laundery charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered 41 properties valued at over N212 billion allegedly linked to Abubakar…
EFCC arraigns Bauchi finance commissioner for alleged N4.6bn fraud
In count one, Adamu, while acting as the Branch Manager of Polaris Bank Ltd, Bauchi, alongside Ishaku Mohammed Aliyu, Managing…
EFCC docks 3 Indians, Nigerian for criminal breach of trust
According to the charges filed against them, the defendants, while being servants in the employment of KAM Steel Integrated Company…