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Lagos fraudster Owoseni Gabriel posed as a woman to evade arrest (photos)
Owoseni Gabriel wanted to play on the intelligence of operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial…
10 Internet fraudsters jailed in Enugu for impersonation
The fraudster, Chisom Simon Ikenyiri, Ugwuanyi Innocent, Ifeanyichukwu Nnaji Christian, Matthew Izuchukwu Ofoha, Chimamkpa Godwill Osakwe, Uwandu Bright, Uchechukwu Franklin…
$382,000 fraud: How suspected fraudster duped victims from 13 countries in Bitcoins scam
The witness, Ogunjobi Olalekan, an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, told the court that Arinze’s victims…
Nigerian scammer posing as White Lady jailed two years
He was sentenced on one count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent documents brought against him by the Kaduna Zonal…
Alleged $5m, N800m software investment scam lands Lagos businessman in prison
Opeoluwa was arraigned alongside his firm, Sennaike Consulting Limited for allegedly fraudulently obtaining the sums of $5 million and N800…
EFCC arraigns businesswoman, four firms for alleged multi-billion naira fraud in Lagos
Also arraigned on separate charges were four companies: April 1616 Investment Limited; Misabs International Limited, Armada Financial Services and Amsamay…
Child exploitation: EFCC seeks extradition of brothers, one other to U.S.
The Ogoshis and Ezekiel were indicted in a United States Federal Court on December 1, 2022 on charges of exploitation…
14 Internet fraud suspects smashed in Port Harcourt
Uwujaren said the suspects were arrested alongside three cars, Laptops, mobile and electronic devices.
EFCC arrests Oyedepo James, Adeboye Pelumi, 60 other fraudsters in Ilorin
Oyedepo Julius, Oyedepo James, Adeboye Pelumi, Akole John, Mustapha Bashir and Solomon Tomiwa.
JUST IN: Fire guts EFCC building in Enugu
EFCC said no life was lost in the incident while the fire put out through the combined efforts of the…
American teenager shoots self dead after extortion by 3 Nigerians
In a statement by Mark Totten, “On March 25, 2022, 17-year-old, DeMay was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.…
Massive crackdown: EFCC arrests 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun
The internet fraudsters were arrested on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following intelligence on their alleged cyber…
EFCC secures final forfeiture of 324 properties in Kano
The properties comprise of 168 homes situated at Sheikh Ja’afar Mahmud Adam Bandirawo City, Kano; 122 houses at Sheikh Nasiru…
17 Suspected internet fraudsters smashed in Enugu
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said the suspects are: Egwin Aguh Chinonso, Chukwudi Christain Onuonicha, Odo Emmanuel…
18 Suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Enugu
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Tuesday said the suspects included one Chigozie Philips, founder of Holy…
Massive haul as EFCC nab 19 varsity students for fraud
Their arrest followed several months of surveillance on their suspected involvement in romance scams, fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions and impersonation.
EX-NNPC GMD Yakubu sues EFCC, CBN, GTB
In 2017, the anti-graft agency raided the ex-NNPC boss's Kaduna residence and discovered a safe containing 9,772,800 dollars and 74,000…
Yahaya Bello floors EFCC, as court strikes out forfeiture suit against him
The suit was instituted through an exparte application brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), seeking a temporary…
Two ex-convicts, 46 others, arrested for internet fraud in Kaduna
The suspects included two women, Precious Malachi Zidyep and Tina Patrick Omoyeme, in a sting operation in Kaduna.
EFCC docks Ondo Assembly Speaker, lawmaker for fraud
The Speaker and the lawmaker had allegedly collected the N2.4million to attend a two-day seminar organised by National Productivity Centre…
Many estates springing up in Abuja are proceeds of illegally gotten wealth – EFCC
The commission said it is beaming its searchlight on suspected fraudsters using real estate for money laundering.
Supplementary election: EFCC arrests 12 in Kano, Katsina for vote-buying
He said that the 10 suspects were apprehended with N1,357,500 in Doguwa LGA, while the two suspects were arrested with…
EFCC smashes 44 suspected internet fraudsters, recovers 10 exotic cars
EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, said the suspects were arrested at Apete and Bodija areas of Ibadan following…
EFCC raises alarm on fake recruitment website
EFCC in a statement on Sunday asked members of the public to ignore the website and the content.
EFCC nabs 33 fraudsters, seizes 4 luxury cars (photos)
The suspects are Chukwu Frank Chinonso, Nnaji Ifeanyi Christian, Ezeji Princewill Chimezie, Ogbonna Georgewill Ndubuisi, Onuoha Daniel Chimaobi, Ekwusa Gerald…
Customs hands over fake $6m to EFCC
Customs Area Controller, Seme, Badagry, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, who spoke at a meeting with EFCC to present the fake money,…
Customs hands over fake $6m to EFCC
Nigerian Customs Service said the fake dollars were seized on Jan.31.
EFCC cracks 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu
Uwujaren said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence.
More evidence tendered against Erinle accused of defrauding US University $1.4m
Erinle and his company are standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct,…
Appeal Court jails two Chinese for attempting to bribe EFCC with N50m
The judgement is sequel to EFCC's appeal brought against the judgment of the Federal High Court Sokoto, which discharged and…