Tag: efcc
EFCC disowns lawyer prosecuting Stella Oduah in fresh suit
EFCC’s counsel, H. A Okonofua, told Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court, Abuja, that the commission did not…
Court sends four Internet Fraudsters to prison in Benin
The convicts, Wisdom Osazuwa 18, who claims to be a tailor and Oyegun Osadebamwen Godwin, a student, were arraigned separately…
Four Yahoo Boys bag two-year jail terms in Kaduna
The convicts are Emmanuel Ogbu ( aka Ewelina Ruminska), Cornelius Oyathekhua ( aka Collins Fredrick), Daniel Emmanuel ( aka Bob…
Beware of fraudsters, we are not recruiting – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is currently not recruiting. The agency, therefore, advised Nigerians to disregard information circulating…
Massive harvest: EFCC crushes ex-convict, 54 internet fraudsters in Oyo
Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State had on February 15, 2022 convicted and sentenced Tijesunimi…
Court strikes out EFCC’s case against Okorocha
A FCT High Court, Abuja, has dismissed the case against the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha by the…
13 Chinese nationals busted for alleged illegal Mining activities in Kwara
Uwujaren said prior to their arrest, discrete investigations on the activities of illegal mining operators in Kwara State revealed that…
Faces of suspected property fraud syndicate busted by EFCC in Uyo
The suspects; Aniefiok Friday Isaac, Friday Napoleon Inyang, Imoh Asuquo Ndah and Udeme Michael Stephen, were arraigned on five-count charges…
Siblings, 10 others smashed in Abuja for internet fraud
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects, including two brothers, Maxwell Nwanno and Kingsley Nwanno, were…
EFCC will sustain partnership with UNODC – Chukkol
On his part, Mr. Stolpe said he was in the Commission to felicitate with the new leadership of the Agency.
EFCC to arraign Stella Oduah Tuesday for alleged NYSC certificate falsification
Oduah, who represented Anambra North Senatorial Distinct in the 9th National Assembly, will be arraigned on an eight-count charge bordering…
EFCC arraigns Uduaghan, one other for alleged $268,000 fraud
Ojo and Uduaghan were arraigned on 10 and three count charges respectively for offences bordering on fraudulent impersonation, obtaining by…
Six internet fraudsters sent to jail in Benue
The convicts are: Odumu Emmanuel, Audu Abdulgafar Idowu, Ikwe Daniel Adawu, Benedict Udochukwu Ezeokole, Clement David Onoja and Lawrence Ndubisi.
Illegal mining, threat to Nigeria’s economy – EFCC
By Mujidat Oyewole The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has identified illegal mining and other criminal activities as major…
Notorious international fraudster Olatunji must spend 235 years in jail – Appeal Court rules
Justice Agatha Okeke had on June 27, 2022 found Olatunji guilty of forty-five count charges of internet fraud and money…
Why Tinubu should consider Southerner for EFCC Chairmanship – HURIWA
HURIWA expressed concern over the consistent appointment of individuals from the Northern part of Nigeria as EFCC Chairmen since the…
Fake Nigerian Senator Makwe smashed for allegedly defrauding Spaniard €5.7m
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Monday, said Makwe was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja…
EFCC arrests 49 internet fraudsters in Ekiti, Oyo (photos, names)
The rest are: Olorunyomi Sina Ayo, Babatunde Emmanuel Babalola, Yusuf Saka Olaoluwatobi, Falaye Babatunde Temitope, Ilesanmi Damilola Ayomide, Badmus Yusuf…
Court convicts popular TikTok musician Crown Uzama, five others for internet fraud
They were convicted before Justice A.A Isiaka on separate one count charge bordering on criminal impersonation, offences contrary to Sections…
Nigeria, Ghana sign MoU to combat transborder organized crimes
“I want to believe this MoU is not going to be only on paper; we are going to operationalize it,…
Popular TikTok musician Crown Uzama (Shalli Popi) jailed for internet fraud
Their convictions were secured before Justice A.A Isiaka on separate one count charge bordering on criminal impersonation, offences contrary to…
Massive harvest: EFCC smashes 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu
Uwujaren said items recovered from them include four exotic cars, 49 mobile phones, seven personal computers, one Flash drive and…
Living Faith pastor accused of defrauding Oyedepo’s Landmark University N19.3m docked
Eseyin, a lawyer and former member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch was docked on…
EFCC releases Ortom after 9 hours grilling
According to his media aide, the former governor has nothing to hide, adding that he would always be available for…
FACT CHECK: Did Tinubu appoint retired AIG Odumosu substantive EFCC Chairman?
A check shows that there was no official statement from the Federal Government announcing Odumosu as EFCC chairman.
EFCC, Ghana’s EOCO partner against financial crimes in West Africa
During the study tour, the delegates from Ghana and their EFCC counterparts are expected to look at the inner workings…
JUST IN: Ex-Benue gov. Ortom in EFCC’s custody, grilled on alleged fraud
The former governor was said to have been invited by the EFCC over allegation of financial misappropriation during his tenure…
Two internet fraudsters sent to jail in Port Harcourt
Counsel to the defendant, Collins Philip did not oppose the prayer of the prosecution but asked the Court to temper…
Five convicted for internet fraud in Anambra
The convicts, Henry Chukwu, Samuel Chizitere, Harrison Chukwuka Agu, Chukwunonso Paul Nwoso and Abah Nnamdi Emmanuel were prosecuted on one…
Undergraduate Nigerian scammer Makuochukwu jailed for six years
Justice R.M Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Kaduna found him guilty on one count charge of money laundering,…