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EFCC: Why we arrested 21 food trucks
EFCC operatives of the Maiduguri zonal command on Wednesday arrested 21 trucks loaded with food and non-food items heading towards…
EFCC impounds 21 food-loaded trucks heading to neighbouring countries
According to EFCC's spokesman, Dele Oyewale, investigation showed food items cleverly concealed in the trucks that would have gone undetected…
N4bn Fraud trial: Obiano gets hearing date on motion in court
At Monday’s proceedings, defence counsel, Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, filed a motion urging Justice Ekwo to quash the charges against his…
Ex-Governor Obiano moves to stop N4bn fraud trial
Obiano, who was governor between March 2014 and March 2022, is said to have allegedly diverted the money from the…
Fraud Victim commends EFCC on recovery of N970,000
"As much as possible, we will ensure fraudsters are apprehended and prosecuted and victims are restituted where possible. It's a…
N35m fraud trial: Court revokes bail granted Ushie over grandstanding video
The EFCC had on February 12, 2024, arraigned the Cross River State-born politician on 13–count charges bordering on stealing, obtaining…
17 suspected Internet fraudsters busted in Abuja
He said the suspected fraudsters were arrested in the Gwagwalada axis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja in a…
Three illegal BDC operators jailed in Kano
They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges of illegal dealing in foreign currency without an appropriate licence.
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 13 suspects in Kano
The suspects were arrested by peratives of the Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dele…
Obasanjo’s ex-minister Agunloye files N1bn suit against EFCC for declaring him wanted
He described the action of the anti-graft agency as “arbitrariness, oppression, violation of its statutory powers and functions and unlawful.”
EFCC cracks 36 suspected Internet fraudsters in Abeokuta
A statement issued by EFCC 's spokesman, Dele Oyewale said the suspects were arrested on Monday, February 26, 2024, at…
Internet fraud: 31 suspects jailed in Enugu, Awka
All the convicts forfeited their mobile phones recovered from them to the Federal Government.
EFCC nabs 36 suspected internet fraudsters in Kaduna
The operations were conducted by the EFCC operatives on Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24 February 2024 at Sabo…
EFCC arrests 11 currency racketeers in Kano
They will soon be arraigned in court upon conclusion of the investigation.”
Court jails eight FUTA undergraduates, six others for Internet fraud in Benin
The convicts were arraigned separately on one count charge of impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents by the Benin Zonal…
27 suspected Internet fraudsters cracked in Bauchi
Oyewale said the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested at D&D Apartment and Bubes Hotel, Yelwa, Bauchi State, following credible information…
EFCC arrests ‘Pilot’ for N1bn fraud in Kaduna
The EFCC, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Dele Oyewale on Tuesday said the suspect was arrested when a…
CBN, ONSA, EFCC, NFIU, NCS join forces in battle against forex speculators
NSA said the primary objective of this alliance is to systematically identify, thoroughly investigate and appropriately penalise individuals and organisations…
EFCC arrests 11 suspected Internet fraudsters in Abuja
He said the suspects were arrested on Monday, February 19, 2024 at a nightclub in the Wuse area of Abuja…
Another two Chinese nationals cracked for illegal mining in Kwara
The suspects are: Xiao Yi, 50 and Duan Yahong, 52.
Olukoyede warns NURTW, RTEAN against illegal mining
The Ilorin Zonal Command had on February 5, 2024 arrested 41 suspects and impounded 12 trucks, conveying various solid minerals…
Two Chinese nationals Chao, Jiang busted for illegal mining in Kwara
According to the EFCC, the suspects who operate as a cartel allegedly specialise in illegal mining of minerals such as…
Ibadan businesswoman Oluwabiyi accused of issuing N13m dud cheque arraigned
Oluwabiyi was arraigned on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 alongside her company, Just Series Nigeria Limited on a one-count charge bordering…
NCoS staff Kelvin Tikus jailed 3 years for employment scam
A 36-year-old staff of of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NSC, in Gombe State, Kelvin Tikus has been sentenced to three…
Onitsha market leader Obinna Okoli docked for fraud
Okoli was arraigned alongside Onitsha/Odekpe Plastic Market Association on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining under false pretence to the…
Help us to tackle land grabbers, FCT Agency cries out to EFCC
In his response, EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede who spoke through the Secretary to the Commission, Mr Mohammad Hammajoda…
EFCC busts Markurdi ‘Yahoo Academy’, nabs 14 internet fraud trainees
The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity of…
Fake marriage trial: EFCC recovers $13,204, property, cars from Chidozie Kingsley
Also recovered from the defendant is a plot of land in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Lexus Ex 350 and Toyota…
EFCC arrests 14 FUTA undergraduates, 19 others for internet fraud
"Items recovered at the point of arrest include ten exotic cars, phones, laptops and one motor bike.
Banker, 1 other docked for stealing N110m from National Assembly account
According to charges filed in court, the two defendants forged instructions and submitted them at the UBA National Assembly Business…