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13 fraudsters convicted, jailed in Oyo, Osun over internet fraud
The convicts were arraigned before Justices Ladiran Akintola, Mojeed Oladimeji Ishola, Omolara Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan…
FMC staff, 50 others arrested for internet fraud
Andrew was arrested at his house on suspicion of involvement fraudulent activities. A Honda Civic car and mobile phones were…
Bawa focused on Yahoo boys, ignored economic saboteurs: CSOs hails Tinubu
The Chairman, Partners for Electoral Reform, a Civil Society Organisation, Organisation, Chief Ezenwa Nwagwu, said the suspension was a brilliant…
22 Internet fraudsters sent to jail in Anambra
They were convicted on June 13, 2023, on a one count separate charge bordering Impersonation.
Breaking: Suspended EFCC Chairman Bawa in DSS custody
Bawa was suspended by President Bola Tinubu indefinitely on Wednesday following weighty allegations of abuse of office.
Unscrupulous Lagos Engr. Adegbaju jailed 11 years for N61.1m fraud
Adegbaju, alongside his company, Warewater Limited, was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Internet fraud: EFCC operatives storm Port Harcourt estate, nab 56 suspects
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of EFCC on Monday, June 5, 2023, in…
Katsina Deputy AG, one other arraigned for N289m fraud
The EFCC said that its investigation revealed that the defendants laundered the stolen funds through the account of Integrated Gas…
Court orders EFCC to teach internet fraudster merits, demerits of fraud
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada in Abuja on Thursday urged the EFCC to educate a man,…
37 Suspected internet fraudsters smashed in Ibadan, 7 exotic cars recovered
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday, said the suspects were arrested at Ologolo Estate and Omi-ado…
Three internet fraudsters who impersonated Americans jailed in Kaduna
The convicts were arrested in separate sting operations at Abuja and Zeecool Hotels Barnawa, Kaduna, following actionable intelligence on their…
EFCC cracks 33 internet fraudsters in Ilorin, Maiduguri
The suspect arrested in Ilorin include Habeeb Abubakar, Abiola Abiodun, Atitebi Samuel, Emmanuel Mofe Oborirhwoho, John Adamson, Mayowa Akinola Victor,…
N2bn Fraud Trial: EFCC to appeal Oronsaye’s acquittal
In dismissing the charge, Justice Inyang Ekwo held that the Commission failed to establish the charges against the defendants.
EFCC arraigns two bankers, others for alleged N20m theft
The defendants allegedly conspired among themselves to produce an ATM card in the name of one Alhaji Sani Muntari and…
EFCC quizzes ex- Minister Tallen over alleged N2bn fraud
Tallen arrived at the Abuja Zonal Command of the EFCC on invitation at about 12 noon on Friday according to…
EFCC boss Bawa wins SERVICOM award
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa has received an award of distinction and quality…
Alleged fraud: EFCC Withdraws amended charges against Kano businessman, Zaura
The defendant, popularly known as A.A. Zaura, was the senatorial candidate of APC for Kano Central Senatorial District in the…
Breaking: Tinubu orders DSS to immediately vacate EFCC’s office
The President gave the directive when reports that DSS officials stormed the EFCC office located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos…
Moment DSS officials were caught shooting at EFCC’s office in Lagos (Video)
The operatives laid siege on the property located at No. 15 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi on Tuesday. They stationed an Armoured…
DSS’ siege on our Lagos office shocking – EFCC
The operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrived at their office on No.…
Northern CSOs commend EFCC, shower praises on Bawa
The coalition of civil society organizations from the Northwest have commended the achievements of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Abuja businesswoman Eboh accused of N2bn Investment scam arraigned
The three counts bordered on obtaining under false pretense, foreign exchange malpractices and money laundering to the tune of N2.245bn…
Enugu cleric Apostle Uchechukwu Samuel docked for fraud
Apostle Samuel was docked seven- count charge bordering on stealing, conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretense before Justice H.O.…
EFCC arrests corps member, 23 others for cyber-fraud in Ibadan
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Friday, said they were arrested at different areas of Ibadan, Oyo…
23 Internet fraudsters sent to jail in Anambra
The convicts are: Desmond James (aka Chris James, Fidelis Mmadukaego), Elechukwu Chukwuebuka Michael, Kingsley Okorie (aka George Wilson), Chinonso Edwin…
EFCC arrests 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
26 Internet Fraud Suspects Arrested in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command, on Thursday arrested…
How Matawalle allegedly awarded phantom contracts, divert over N70bn – EFCC
According to Nwajah, the real issue with Matawalle was that he is being investigated by the EFCC, over allegations of…
EFCC declares India’s Deepark Khilnani wanted for money laundering
"If you have any information that could lead to his arrest, please do not hesitate to contact the EFCC immediately,"…
Eight internet fraudsters jailed in Abuja for defrauding foreigners
Five of the convicts: Emmanuel Ogochukwu, Ugochukwu Mathias and Aderele Adekunle, Abdullahi Adebola Ayinde and Matthew Ushie Adie were prosecuted…
Court dismisses Anambra’s suit challenging EFCC’s power to probe its finances
The State government had approached the court presided over by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba to determine whether under the Federal System…