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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…
Anti-graft war: FRSC offers EFCC access to its portal
“We have the data of vehicle users and vehicles which I believe is very important in national planning and the…
Ex-ABU VC, Bursar arraigned for N1bn fraud
They are alleged to have diverted the monies from different accounts of the institution meant for the renovation of the…
EFCC asks Court to dismiss Gov. Yahaya Bello’s application
EFCC, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, urged Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos to…
Wike: I will honour invitation of EFCC
Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not run away from Nigeria at the end of his tenure on…
Nigerian Florence Onyegbu extradited to U.S after 12 years on the run
EFCC said she changed her name from Florence E. Onyegbu to Janet Boi in an attempt to remain hidden and…
EFCC to begin massive arrest of corrupt governors after May 29
On those agitating for his removal, Bawa said the EFCC would not be intimidated, saying that it was on record…
‘How Nigerian Nwachi Kingsley duped American lady of $370,000’
The American had alleged that Kingsley lured her into falsely marrying him and carting away her money.