Tag: efcc
Alleged $6bn Fraud: EFCC opposes Agunloye’s application for overseas medical trip
At Monday’s proceedings , Agunloye, through his counsel, Adeola Adedikpe, SAN, drew the attention of the court to his application…
EFCC probes officers who allegedly assaulted female hotel worker
Olukoyede stressed that no stone would be left unturned in getting the officers to account for their unprofessional conduct.
Group blasts EFCC over midnight raids
Finally, we urge the public to remain vigilant and vocal against any form of abuse or overreach by law enforcement…
Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC raises contempt charges against Yahaya Bello’s lawyers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised contempt charges against two defence counsel in the N80.2billion alleged money laundering…
We arrested 117 suspected internet fraudsters at Regional Hotel- EFCC
However, the sting operation by EFCC at Regional Hotel had come under criticisms after video emerged of the operatives of…
EFCC nabs two ex-bankers for allegedly stealing dead customer’s money
He said that the debit card was procured by Ifah Ogoh, one of the bank’s Sales and Service Associates which…
Emefiele loses properties worth over N12.18bn to FG
The court gave the order for permanent forfeiture of the properties after hearing an application filed and argued by consel…
EFCC urges students to become whistleblowers on cybercrimes
The acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, Michael T. Wetkas said this…
EFCC grabs fake Aso Rock staff for N22m employment scam
He listed the suspects as Augustine Enamegbai Umogboi, who claimed to be a former staff of the State House, Eleojo…
Enugu man Onuigbo Chibuzor jailed 3 months for currency trafficking
Chibuzor was arraigned by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High…
EFCC arrests 18 for suspected illegal mining activities
The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of ongoing investigations.
Alleged N15.8m oil fraud: Court Adjourns trial of businessman
Consequently, the matter was further adjourned till June 19, 2024 for the adoption of final written addresses.
EFCC, Olukoyede floor Yahaya Bello at Appeal Court
In a lead judgment delivered by Justice Joseph O.K. Oyewole, the appellate court on Thursday, June 13, 2024, held that…
Why we find it difficult to arrest Yahaya Bello – EFCC Director
The EFCC has been unable to arrest Bello who is accused of perpetrating an N80.2bn fraud while in office. The…
32 jailed for internet fraud in Makurdi
All the defendants pleaded guilty when the charges were read to them, prompting counsel to EFCC M.Yusuf, A.S.Idris and A.Gazali…
12 plead guilty to internet fraud in Calabar, jailed
The suspects were docked by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu…
EFCC busts record 127 internet fraudsters during ‘Yahoo Party’ in Ondo
Oyewale said the alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting operation at a “Yahoo Party” held simultaneously…
Three men docked for allegedly stealing N3.5bn from Access Bank
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the three men on two counts of stealing and retention of proceeds…
EFCC grabs 3 men spraying naira notes at Asaba funeral ceremony
The three men were arrested by operatives of the Benin zonal Command of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the…
11 Internet fraudsters busted in Rivers, cars, phones recovered
Oyewale said the fraudsters were arrested in a sting operation carried out at Whimpey, Ada George area of Port Harcourt,…
Sultan, agencies pledge commitment to anti-graft fight in Sokoto
In his response, the Sultan assured the Commission of his continued support and that of the sultanate. "We as an…
36 plead guilty to internet fraud in Ibadan, jailed
Thirty-six internet fraudsters have bagged various terms of imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to one-count separate charges bordering on obtaining…
TStv boss Bright Echefu, executive director docked for money laundering
The defendants were alleged to have, on or about May 18, 2020, committed the money laundering offence, including tax evasion,…
Illegal mining: EFCC nabs 11 suspects, 8 truckloads of assorted minerals in Kwara
In a statement by Dele Oyewale, its spokesperson, EFCC said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 5, 2024, upon…
Nigerian Eze Josiah jailed 2 years over $300 fraud
Delivering judgment, Justice Aliyu Shafa, also gave Eze Josian an option of a fine of N500, 000. Shafa ordered the…
Massive harvest: 100 Internet fraudsters busted in Enugu
Oyewale said the suspects were arrested in the early morning sting operations on Wednesday, May 5, 2024, following actionable intelligence…
Naira abuse: EFCC withdraws charges against Cubana Chief Priest
Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned by the anti-graft agency on April 17, on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and…
Naira abuse: Whistleblowers to get 5% reward
“The naira is the symbol of our economy. We are a sovereign nation, with our own territorial integrity, so, whatever…
EFCC grabs 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
Forty people suspected to be involved in carrying out fraudulent activities through the Internet have been arrested by operatives of…
Woman caught hawking currency at Lagos event centre jailed 6 months
Gbadamosi who was arrested on April 27, 2024, while hawking Naira notes at 10 Degree Event Centre, Billings Way, Ikeja,…