Tag: efcc
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,…
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…