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EFCC tightens rules, moves against content creators
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned content creators and individuals not to use its name, logo, uniforms,…
Cameroonian Bekono Eric arrested for alleged N1.5bn credit card fraud in Lagos
He was arrested for allegedly defrauding a first-generation bank of about N1.5bn, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale said in a statement…
EFCC nabs ex-Skybank chair Tunde Ayeni over alleged N36bn, $30m fraud
“Ayeni was arrested sequel to the investigation of the EFCC into alleged misappropriation and diversion of funds to the tune…
Edo ‘Yahoo school’ recruiter, Goodluck Ejimiyare, jailed 5 years
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him, prompting the prosecution counsel, Elodi Immaculate to…
EFCC grills suspected fake lawyer over forged NBA seal
During investigations,the 55-year-old claimed that although he obtained a Law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu…
Banker presents evidence in N8.7bn money laundering trial of Malami, son, wife
The EFCC is prosecuting the defendants on an amended 16-count charge bordering on conspiracy, procuring, disguising, concealing and laundering proceeds…
Borno man Mohammed Korimi docked for N25m ‘beans’ fraud
He was arraigned on a two -count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation and obtaining by false pretense to the tune…
Alleged $1.3m, N746.6m fraud: Court orders arrest of ex- Minister, Perm Sec
Farouq and Alkali are scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday before the court but failed to appear. Only the third…
EFCC sends warnings to Nigerian banks
Olukoyede issued the warning recently when he received the Chief Audit Executive of First Bank Plc, Mufutau Olawale Abiola, who…
EFCC busts Yahoo Academy in Abuja, arrests 31 suspects
Investigation by the EFCC revealed that some of the interns were lured all the way from Benue State by the…
Sabinus targeted in viral EFCC Wanted poster, Agency responds
The commission made the clarification on Thursday via its official social media page, stamping the poster “FAKE NEWS” and warning…
EFCC nabs lady seen cleaning nose with N500 note in Tiktok video
According to the statement, Fatima was arrested on Tuesday for alleged mutilation of the naira after her video posted on…
Osun Payroll fraud: Has EFCC developed cold feet?
At a press conference on January 9, 2026, the firm’s CEO, Sa’adat Bakrin Ottun, alongside lawyer Jiti Ogunye, alleged that…
Ponzi scheme operator Theophilus Ebonyi loses hotel, other choice properties, cash to FG
EFCC had proved in court that a Keystone Bank account number, 1011795156, belonging to the second respondent, Theobarth Global Foundation…
EFCC arrests Abuja-based house agent over alleged N288m property fraud
According to the commission, Adamu allegedly obtained the money from a complainant, Alhaji Tanko Yawale, under the pretext of facilitating…
Abuja physiotherapist says $5, 700 lost to Jesam Ubi’s AAS platform
Ahmed said this while testifying as the 11th prosecution Witness, PW11 in seven-count charge, bordering on obtaining under false pretence…
DKK Partners Limited kicks as EFCC nabs company staff over alleged N993m fraud
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Kofoworola Kolawole, a company representative, over an…
How EFCC stopped contractor from installing fake transmission lines -Olukoyede
The contractor was investigated by the EFCC and found to have imported fake transmission lines which could have posed danger…
Court orders final forfeiture of N400m linked to AVM Abdulraheem
The Judge granted the order after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abba Muhammed, SAN, moved the…
N2.5bn fraud trial: Stella Oduah forfeits N1.98bn to FG, discharged
Oduah was arraigned in December 2025 alongside Odita, by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation on a-five-count…
EFCC faults link of its sting operation to Kwara Poly students’ protest
According to the anti-graft agency, the operation carried out on Wednesday, March 24, 2026, resulted in arrest of 30 suspected…
Court orders final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Achimugu
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to…
Breaking: EFCC seals Malami’s residence
The operatives, reportedly led by Folarin Dare, arrived in about five buses and were seen heavily armed as they barricaded…
EFCC service failure stalls ₦152m Lagos Luxury property dispute
Proceedings in a ₦152 million property dispute before a Lagos High Court in Osborne, Ikoyi, were on Monday adjourned until…
Nigeria will be corruption-free – Olukoyede
“The best of us is what is good for the best of our nation. We will together make Nigeria better…
Three suspected Illegal gold miners arrested in Maiduguri
According to the EFCC, their suspected illegal mining activities are worsening insecurity and environmental degradation in the state.
EFCC to produce last witness in Emefiele’s $6.230m fraud trial
Emefiele is being prosecuted by the EFCC on an amended 20-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse…
Why my subjects petitioned EFCC against me – Edo Monarch
According to the monarch, the move was aimed at tarnishing his image following his directive that funds meant for community…
Alleged investment scam: Court orders interim forfeiture of N1.3bn hotel linked to Olutoke
The judge also directed the Commission to publish the interim order in any national newspaper to enable any interested person…
EFCC hands over $225,895, ₦62.79m to foreign victims of fraud, demands reciprocity
While demanding for reciprocity in restitution and asset recovery, Hammajoda urged international partners of the commission in the United States,…