Tag: efcc
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.…
EFCC denies invasion of Skales’ house
"There are impersonations all around, all over the place. So, they are not. We are very polite. We don't do…
Pressure on Tinubu over who becomes next EFCC Chairman
"By the way, it is public knowledge that Olukoyede's account is still under investigation and frozen. So why is he…
How I lost €130K to Nigerian Daphey in love scam: German woman
At the resumption of the trial on Friday, Ms Petra Goschenhofer, narrated before the court, how she was “dealing with…
How Sokoto man Ahmad defrauded 12 victims of N325m with fake investment deals
EFCC identified some of the major victims of Ahmad's scam including one Usama Abdullahi who gave him the sum of…
Lagos Yahoo boy Karinate begs court for mercy, escapes jail
Karinate who was arrested alongside others, in the Lekki area of Lagos State on May 26, 2023 had fraudulently presented…
Soyinka invites EFCC, ICPC to probe him over accusation of fraudulent academic claims
Soyinka declared in advance that, if found culpable, he shall strip himself of any titles and honours he might have…
President Tinubu commends EFCC, unfolds more robust agenda
“Corruption and related financial crimes have become a menace in our national life and have in consequence attracted poor perception…
EFCC secures 1,688 convictions in 9 months
“Last year (2022), the commission secured a total of 3,785 convictions, the highest by any law enforcement agency in Nigeria…
Emee Oil and Gas boss Onojame docked for defrauding Access Bank of N4.4bn
defendant retained the control of N100 million in her Access Bank account with the name of her company and transferred…
$9.6bn P&ID fraud: How Trinity Biotech’s MD escaped arrest – Babangida
“My team visited the office of Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited, located on the 1st floor, Oyo State House, Ralph Shodende…
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.