Tag: efcc
Sultan, Emir of Ilorin back EFCC boss on anti-graft war
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar…
EFCC calls 3 witnesses as 1.2bn procurement fraud trial of Emefiele begins
The anti-graft agency had in August, first charged Emefiele and one Mrs Sa’adatu Yaro and a company, April 1616 Investment…
EFCC arraigns Uchenna Minnis, coy for alleged N822.4m fraud
The prosecutor also alleged that the accused fraudulently obtained the said money from Krystal Lube Ltd. under the guise that…
$9.6bn P&ID scam: Fugitive James Nolan opens defence, fails to call witness
Nolan’s counsel, Michael Ajara, told Justice Donatus Okorowo of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja that he did not intend…
Corruption fighters must be ahead of fraudsters – EFCC boss Olukoyede
He gave the charge on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Abuja, while receiving representatives of the The Rule of Law…
EFCC may arrest Emefiele in court on Friday – sources
Dr. Emefiele was arrested by the secret police known as the Department of State Security (DSS) on June 10, the…
Our operatives are not bullies: EFCC warns skit makers
"Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the identities of the EFCC to ply their trade.…
Nigerian fraudster Ekwue jailed for defrauding American $20,000
Following his guilty plea, prosecution counsel, S.I Sulaiman, reviewed the facts of the case. He told the court that the…
Trial of Naira Marley stalled
Fashola, who sang the popular song: “Am I a yahoo boy”, was consequently, arraigned on May 20, 2019 before Justice…
N2.2bn Oil Subsidy fraud: Court admits more evidence against Mamman Ali
They were initially standing trial before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. However, Justice…
Electoral fraud: EFCC deploys officers to Kogi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has deployed its officers to Kogi to monitor the governorship election scheduled for…
41 internet fraudsters jailed in Oyo, Ogun
Justices Ladiran Akintola and Adebukola Olajide of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan; Justices Abiodun Akinyemi, A.A. Babawale…
Court orders EFCC to release or produce Godwin Emefiele
Emefiele, through his legal team, joined the Federal Government, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), EFCC chairman and the anti-corruption commission…
EFCC releases 58 OAU students arrested for suspected internet fraud
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday released 58 out of 69 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun…
EFCC bans sting operations at night
This is in line with the newly-reviewed procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Bumper harvest: EFCC releases names of 69 OAU students busted for internet fraud
EFCC's spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Oduduwa Estate area of Ile-Ife, Osun…
CSOs restate support for EFCC
The EFCC boss, who spoke through the Ibadan Zonal Commander, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Halima Mustapha Rufa’u, expressed…
Embrace right values, EFCC boss Olukoyede charges Nigerian youths
“Instead of the get-rich-at- all-cost value system, we must embrace a value system of legitimate undertakings which emphasize hard work,…
EFCC boss Olukoyede orders staff to declare assets immediately
The directive involved staff of the Commission from level 17 downwards. Olukoyede added that such declarations will be investigated after…
P&ID scam: EFCC opens case against fleeing Briton, James Nolan
On Monday a Business and Property Court in London presided over by Justice Robin Knowles of the Commercial Courts of…
Firm sues Access Bank over alleged sharp practice on land possession
Justice Safari stopped all the respondents and any other law enforcement agencies by themselves and/or through their agents, privies, officers…
Stop invoking our name to scare debtors, EFCC warns loan companies
Loan companies linking the Commission to their loan recovery efforts should desist from such fraudulent engagements as the EFCC may…
Banker Friday Ayegba arrested for stealing N14.8m from customer’s account
Ayegba, according to the EFCC statement, carried out the fraudulent withdrawals of N14.8million from a customer`s account between June 7-…
My Agenda for EFCC – Olukoyede
Olukoyede identified three focal areas and raised three posers as important thrusts of plying his new job. The three focal…
See names, photos of internet fraudsters jailed in Ilorin
They were jailed by Justices Mahmoud Abdulgafar and Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, after…
Nigerian singer accused of defrauding Briton £9,300, American $2,000 arrested
Chidubem is accused of defrauding a Briton, Susan Mclean, the sum of £9,300.00 and an American Diana Rosado Gonzalax, the…
EFCC arraigns “Mama Boko Haram”, two others for N150m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil (a.k.a Mama Boko Haram) alongside Tahiru Saidu Daura…
Court set to deliver judgment in $1.2m Visa scam fraud trial of American businessman Ramirez
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Ramirez alongside his companies, USA NOW LLC, Eagle Ford Instalodge Group…
EFCC falls into Skales’ trap, confirms invasion of residence
"People can make allegations but the authenticity of the allegation viz a viz the reality on the ground concerning any…
EFCC opens up on raid of Skale’s residence, says two ‘yahoo boys’ arrested
EFCC said its operatives trailed two suspected internet fraudsters identified as Udemba Chukwuemeka (a.k.a Jody) and Jamal Jamiu Onasola (a.k.a.…