Tag: efcc
EFCC arrests, grills ex-Minister Hadi Sirika over alleged N8bn fraud
Another source alleged that the N8,069,176,864.00 aviation ministry contract fraud was carried out in connivance with his younger brother, Abubakar,…
We didn’t disobey court’s order in botched arrest of Yahaya Bello – EFCC
The commission said it cleared the air against the backdrop of arguments and counter-arguments on whether it had disobeyed a…
Alleged N80bn fraud: Legal argument begins over EFCC’s bid to arraign ex-Gov. Bello
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja is expected to deliver a ruling on Tuesday over the EFCC’s…
Proprietor of Uyo internet fraud school ‘Hustle Kingdom’ jailed 10 years
Edet was arrested in the premises of his academy at No. 57 D-Line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo Akwa Ibom State…
20 plead guilty to internet fraud in Benin city, jailed
They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, possession of fraudulent documents…
Breaking: EFCC declares ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello wanted for alleged N80bn fraud
The EFCC in a statement on its social media handles said Bello is wanted for offences relating to economic and…
‘You must face trial for alleged N4bn fraud’, Court tells Obiano
Ekwo dismissed the application as lacking in merit and therefore deserved to be dismissed. Justice Ekwo faulted and rejected the…
EFCC to arraign Yahaya Bello accused of N80.2bn fraud Thursday
He will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite alongside three other suspects, Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on…
EFCC withdraws operatives from Yahaya Bello’s house
The EFCC operatives had on Wednesday mounted surveillance around the home of Bello at No. 9 Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone…
Kogi’s Gov. Ododo storms Bello’s home amidst EFCC siege
Ododo arrived at Bello’s residence alongside several security operatives and youthful supporters protesting against the siege to the former governor’s…
Court stops EFCC from arresting, detaining ex-governor Yahaya Bello
Bello had filed a case of a breach of his fundamental human rights by the Anti-graft agency before the state…
“Levels dey” – Celebrities excited as Cubana Chief Priest regains freedom
In response to his release, fellow celebrities such as Davido, Mercy Eke, IK Ogbonna, Isreal DMW, and others took to…
Why EFCC lacks powers to prosecute naira abuse – Odinkalu
Odinkalu had lambasted the commission for arresting crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju popularly known as Bobrisky, who was convicted and jailed…
Just In: Cubana Chief Priest pleads not guilty to naira abuse charges
Cubana Chief Priest pleaded not guilty to three charges filed against him by the EFCC at Federal High Court, Lagoa
Naira abuse: EFCC arraigns Cubana Chief Priest on Wednesday
The anti-graft agency had filed a three-count charge against Cubana Chief Priest who will be arraigned on Wednesday, April 17th,…
‘How my father-in-law defrauded me of cars, money with land deals’
Ademolake testified at the trial of his father-in-law for fraud and obtaining by false pretences. The witness said that the…
Let Bobrisky Go
We say this because of our sincere conviction – and, we hope, what every reasonable person can see— that Bobrisky’s…
Alleged $6bn fraud: Court dismisses Agunloye’s motion against prosecution by EFCC
At Monday’s’ sitting, Justice Onwueguzie ruled that the basis for the application was not necessary as the court was not…
EFCC recovers N32.7bn, $445,000 stolen from Humanitarian Affairs Ministry
"At the outset of investigations, past and suspended officials of the Humanitarian Ministry were invited by the Commission and investigations…
We can’t prosecute old cases of naira abuse – EFCC
“The EFCC will not relent in its no-sacred-cow mode of operations and the public should be wary of running afoul…
Three Gombe men plead guilty to employment fraud, jailed
One of the charge reads "that you, Muhammed Sala Soja sometimes in July 2023, at Gombe, Gombe State within the…
EFCC arraigns Emefiele for alleged $4.5bn, N2.8bn fraud
Count one: "That you, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, between 2022 and 2023 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court,…
Just In: Binance executive, Gambaryan, arraigned, pleads not guilty
Gambaryan was arraigned by the EFCC on a five-count charge before Justice Emeka Nwite. He was arraigned alongside the company…
Just In: Emefiele pleads not guilty to charges, remanded in EFCC custody
Emefiele is to be remanded till the next adjourned date, Thursday, April 11 when the court will give its ruling…
Ilorin Prophet Adeniyi James arrested over N3.9m fraud
Prophet James was arrested by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on…
‘I regret my action,’ Bobrisky begs court after conviction for abusing naira
In his plea for mercy, the Bobrisky told the court that he is a social media influencer with about five…
Bobrisky pleads guilty as court strikes out money laundering charges
EFCC said on Thursday that it has commence investigation of Bobrisky, a Nigerian crossdresser, for allegedly spraying Naira notes in…
EFCC smashes 39 internet fraudsters in Benin
Dele Oyewale, EFCC's spokesman, in a statement on Thursday said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected…
EFCC to dock Bobrisky on 6-count charge
The EFCC filed the six-count charge against as Bobrisky who was arrested by its operatives over the allegations in Lagos…
Legal fireworks as lawyer stalls arraignment of Binance executive Gambaryan
When the matter was called on Thursday for the defendants to take their plea, only Gambaryan was in court. The…