Tag: efcc
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…
Three jailed after pleading guilty to internet fraud in Calabar
They were arraigned before Justice Rosemary Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Calabar by the Uyo Command of EFCC on…
Ex-NAPL Mohammed boss loses Lagos properties to FG
Justice Chukujekwu Aneke gave the final forfeiture order on Wednesday following a motion on notice filed and argued by the…
Alleged $6bn fraud: Court rejects Agunloye`s request for foreign medical trip
Agunloye is facing prosecution by the EFCC on seven-count charges bordering on fraudulent Mambilla Power Project contract award to the…
‘Adjourn case against me indefinitely,’ Yahaya Bello tells court
The former governor is also seeking an order of the Appeal Court setting aside service of the EFCC Charge on…
Court dismisses Emefiele’s application for UK medical trip
In dismissing the application on Tuesday,, Justice Mu'azu held that there was no medical report indicating that Emefiele was plagued…
I received over N1bn from Ali Bello for renovation of his houses – Witness
The PW7, Aminu Rabiu, a businessman with Falala Construction and Interior Decoration Company, Abuja, who was led in evidence by…
3 jailed for operating Illegal Bureau de Change in Maiduguri
They were arraigned on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Six jailed for internet fraud in Uyo
Six internet fraudsters arrested by operatives of Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC have…
EFCC: How ex-Power Minister Mamman allegedly conspired with others to loot N33bn
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained how former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman allegedly…
N33bn fraud trial: Drama as court remands ex-Power Minister Mamman in Kuje prison
Mamman was arraigned on a 12-count amended charge bordering on money laundering offences by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
EFCC, NOUN to review MoU for enhanced collaboration
He assured the VC and his team that the EFCC would renew and review the MoU with the institution for…
Court orders final forfeiture of $16,500, N127m diverted from NIMASA
The EFCC, through its counsel, Suleiman I. Suleiman, had sought the interim forfeiture of the funds under Section 17 of…
Prove allegation of corruption against us, EFCC blasts Nompha
The commission said the claim, coming from an accused in a criminal trial for conspiracy to launder funds obtained through…
How I was duped of $370,000 by Nwachi Kingsley and family- U.S. lawyer
Sayers who lives in the state of Oregon, United States narrated his alleged ordeal as a witness of the Economic…
Alleged N4.8bn fraud: Court adjourns Cletus Ibeto’s trial
Ibeto alongside Ibeto Energy Development Company and Odoh Holdings Ltd are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes…