Tag: efcc
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…
EFCC nabs 3 fraudsters impersonating popular cleric on social media
According to the statement, the fraudsters were arrested after intelligence uncovered how they allegedly cloned the social media accounts of…
‘How ex-NSA Dasuki ‘disguised’ transfer of N1.2bn cash to Fayose’
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, re-arraigned Fayose…
Abayomi, Godspower jailed for internet fraud in Lagos
They were arraigned on June 28, 2024 on separate charges bordering on internet fraud, contrary to and punishable under Section…
BPP Director exposes how Hadi Sirka allegedly hijacked N2.7bn contract
Yusuf spoke when he appeared before the court as the 4th witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
‘How we discovered N35bn in Mompha’s accounts’
The Lagos Zonal Command of EFCC, had, on January 12, 2022, arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited,…
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…