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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…
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…