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EFCC arraigns Opara Uche for internet fraud
The defendant's troubles began when a team of operatives arrested him in a sting operation in Barakkallahu, along the Kaduna-Zaria…
EFCC cracks 29 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu
Uwujaren said items recovered from the suspects included two Lexus IS 350 cars, 45 mobile phones, seven personal computers, one…
Crooked Aondona jailed for swindling foreigners $2,000 impersonating American model
In February 2022, the convict used the identity of one Caitlyn Anderson, an America social media model and created a…
Dubious Borno man Muhammed jailed for swindling victim N43.3m
He was sentenced by Justice Aisha Kumaliya to one year imprisonment after he was arraigned by the Maiduguri Zonal Command…
Alleged money laundering, fraud: Adeyeri, mum acquitted after three years in custody
Damilola Adeyeri, an entrepreneur, and his mother, Alaba Kareem Adeyeri, were arrested in 2020, following a petition by the Federal…
40 suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Delta, nine exotic cars seized
Uwujaren said the suspects were arrested during a sting operation following actionable intelligence on their nefarious activities in the area.
EFCC returns N19m, Lexus car, house to American Cook, victim of Nigerian scammer
The convicted cheated the victim in a love scam while pretending to be a famous actor, Frederick Leonard.
Anglican Bishop seeks collaboration with EFCC
The Bishop of Anglican Communion Diocese of Makurdi, Rt. Rev. Dr. N. N. Inyom on Tuesday declared the church’s support…
EFCC cracks 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan
EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement on Monday, said the suspects were arrested on September 1, 2023 at Ologolo…
Kano govt sues FG over “intimidation” of state anti-corruption agency
The Court, presided by Justice Farouk Lawan Adamu, ordered the federal agencies and their agents to stop questioning or investigating…
EFCC smashes 17 suspected “Yahoo Boys” in Akwa Ibom
Uwujaren said the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested during a sting operation following a series of intelligence reports which linked…
70 year-old Briton Christine Brown recovers $26K stolen by Nigerian scammer
The septuagenarian had petitioned the EFCC after being defrauded by an internet fraudster through a romance scam.
Faces, names of internet fraudsters arrested in Abuja
Items recovered from the suspects include two Toyota Camry and one Mercedes Benz C300 cars, twelve mobile phones and three…
EFCC arrests Mohammed Bello, 4 others for forging ONSA, AGF’s letterhead
The other suspects are Mr. Yakubu Hamza Mohammed, Mr. Bashir Ladan, Mr. Adamu Ibrahim, and Mr. Steven Anom.
EFCC releases names of 23 internet fraudsters arrested in Sokoto
Their arrest followed diligent observance and intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet- related crimes.
EFCC cracks 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Sokoto
A statement by the spokesman of the command Kamal Ibrahim said intelligence-driven observations along with intensive close monitoring proved that…
EFCC releases names of 38 internet fraudsters arrested in Port Harcourt
Items recovered from them include different brands of phones and laptops, a Lexus EX 350, Lexus 350, three Toyota Corolla,…
EFCC nabs 23 internet fraudsters in Makurdi
Others include Success Terzungwe, Suursuter Isaiah, Lawani Peter, Paul Adewa, Jacob Paul, Ibi Shedrack, Iorkosu Michael, Shiedu Leonard, Terseer Mnenge,…
EFCC arrests fugitive Akpa over alleged N500m land fraud
He said Akpa was first arrested by the Commission on December 2, 2022 at his office in the Idu axis…
28 Enugu-based Yahoo Yahoo boys arrested in sting operation
The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded, said…
28 Suspected Internet fraudsters cracked in Enugu, exotic cars recovered
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the commission achieved the feat, says EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement.
Names, faces of internet fraudsters sentenced to community service in Abuja
They all pleaded guilty to their respective charges.
EFCC boss warns lawyers, says administrative bail free
In her remarks, Aladeniyi, commended the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Command for its efforts in curbing cyber crime and related fraud…
EFCC raids Internet fraudsters’ hideout in Benue, cracks 14 suspects
Uwujaren said the suspects were arrested after series of surveillance based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
EFCC releases photos, names of 52 internet fraudsters arrested in Delta
The list also include Ezeagbor Chibuzor, Aneh Auwerosuo, Solomon Robinson, Frank- Ese Oheoghene, Dafinome Osume, Adigbuo Raphael, Akai Philip, Ariomaghwa…
N1.35bn Fraud: EFCC asks Supreme Court to quash discharge of Sule Lamido, others
The former governor, his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, Aminu Wada Abubakar, and their companies, Bamaina Holdings Ltd and Speeds…
EFCC arrests 81, secures conviction of 68 suspects in Kano zone
According to him, "we recorded the arrest of 81 people for various financial crimes in the last seven months in…
Cinematographer Abiodun, three others jailed for Cybercrime in Kwara
Others include Bello Damola Lateef from Ilorin, Kwara State; Azeez Ibrahim Olarewaju from Ona-ara Local Government Area of Oyo State…
N450m fraud: You have case to answer, court tells ex-minister Bulama, four others
Ruling on a no-case submission by the defendants, Justice Aminu held that, “based on the testimonies of witnesses and exhibits…
‘American Sugar Mummy’, one other jailed for Cybercrime in Kwara
He was convicted alongside one Adeniyi Adekunle Aliyu from Iworoko, Ado Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State over…