Tag: efcc
‘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…
Abuse of Naira: EFCC grills Bobrisky
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said its operatives have started grilling Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying…
More trouble for Bobrisky: Arrested by EFCC over naira abuse
Bobrisky was arrested in Lagos on Wednesday night and is currently being detained at the Lagos Command of the EFCC.…
Nigerian govt announces date for trial of Binance executives
Gambaryan and Anjarwalla, who escaped from lawful custody on March 22 and fled Nigeria, will be arraigned before Justice Emeka…
Massive breakthrough as EFCC busts 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun
Oyewale added that the fraudsters were arrested at Government Residential Area, G.R.A, Shagamu, in Ogun State following surveillance and intelligence…
Internet fraud: 26 plead guilty, jailed in Benin City
The suspects were arraigned in court between Friday, March 22, 2024 and Tuesday, March 26, 2024 before Justices Efe Ikponmwonba…
Illegal mining: EFCC arrest 5 with 3 truckloads of solid minerals
According to the statement, the suspect three truck drivers and two truck boys were conveying solid minerals suspected to be…
Port Harcourt man Azubuike Obasi jailed for currency trafficking
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A Port Harcourt man, Azubuike Mamwu Obasi has been sentenced to six months imprisonment after he pleaded…
EFCC arrests 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, recovers exotic cars
Oyewale said the suspected fraudsters were arrested on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Akobo area of Ibadan, following actionable intelligence…
Why banks fail – EFCC boss
He called for stronger collaboration with the EFCC, maintaining that the Commission has always been of tremendous help to the…
How suspected fraudsters swindled Dr. Bello £1m for ‘spiritual cleansing’
The defendants were re-arraigned before Justice Oshodi in December 2022 on three counts following the reassignment of the case file…
Lagos man Olalekan docked for impersonation, sextortion
Count one reads: “That you, Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan (a.k.a hrm87, charlotte 708 and harlilott_ 716) on or about the 13th…
How my boss was duped of £1m through ‘spiritual cleansing’ – Driver
He narrated how he drove his boss to various remote places for the "spiritual cleansing" of the family, and how…
Internet fraud: Another set of KWASU students jailed
The KWASU students were convicted and sentenced on Monday, March 18, 2024, by Justices Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High…
How we recovered 324 houses for Kano pensioners
“Representatives of the Kano State Pension Board, Hassan Aminu, Kubra Bichi and Salisu Abubakar, who received the documents on behalf…
Release data of Nigerian users, Court orders Binance
“The team uncovered users who have been using the platform for price discovery, confirmation, and market manipulation, which has caused…