Tag: efcc
$22.6m fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Ogunlewe
They were re-arraigned on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 on 12-count amended charges, bordering on forgery, obtaining fraudulent document and criminal…
EFCC operatives storm Warri, nab 95 internet fraudsters
Items recovered from them are : phones of different brands, laptops, and fifteen vehicles (15) of different brands.
Court jails Mama Boko Haram, three others, 7 years
The convicts made their ways to the Correctional Centers when they falsely obtained the sum of N15 million from a…
Two siblings, 24 others busted for internet fraud in Ibadan
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, September 27, 2022…
Faces of five internet fraudsters jailed in Kaduna
Justice Bello, thereafter, convicted and sentenced Solomon to three months imprisonment or a fine of N150,000. He also forfeited the…
Kwara civil servant accused of defrauding 23 church members gets N2m bail
Fafemi, a staff of Kwara State Ministry of Finance, was arraigned before Justice Mohammed Sani of the Federal High Court,…
Massive breakthrough: 66 internet fraudsters jailed in Oyo
The jail terms range from two weeks, four months, and six months of community service to ten months imprisonment.
EFCC arrests Agbebaku Newton, Enofe Destiny
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested two suspected internet fraudsters,…
N6bn money laundering: Court okays Mompha’s trial in absentia
The EFCC charged Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd., on eight counts of six billion Naira laundering.
RCCG’s Pastor Oluokun jailed 2 years for issuing $1.6m dud cheque
Oluokun was charged alongside his company, Peak Petroleum Industry Nigeria Ltd., on an amended six-count charge bordering on issuance of…
EFCC speaks on ‘invasion’ of Justice Ita Mbaba’s residence’
But while it agreed that its operatives was at the house, EFCC said the visit has nothing to do with…
EFCC: 45 suspects, 14 trucks nabbed on raid in Kwara illegal mining site
The Ilorin Zonal Command of EFCC had on September 9 arrested a 29-year old Chinese, Gang Deng, for suspected illegal…
Police, EFCC to fight financial, economic crimes
The state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmed Ammani, gave the assurance on Friday in Enugu during a courtesy call by…
2 siblings, 14 others arrested for internet fraud in Ilorin
In another statement, the EFCC also announced the arrest of nine suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu State.
EFCC cracks 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo
He added that the all-male suspects, whose ages range between 18 to 24 years, were arrested at their various hideouts…
Ilorin Court jails musician, two others, 20 years for Cybercrime
Samuel was convicted on Monday, September 12, 2022 alongside Victor Atsumbe Kadiyamo and Jejelowo Segun, after pleading guilty to separate…
NSCDC, EFCC partner on forensic investigation
During the visit, the NSCDC delegates visited the EFCC fingerprint processing room, quality control and assurance room, digital lab, forensic…
Benue fraudsters Adejoh jailed for N7 million fraud
The convict started his journey to the Correctional Centre when he was arrested by operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command…
EFCC arrests Chinese national Deng over illegal mining in Ilorin
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Saturday said Deng was arrested on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Sibling fraudsters, one other jailed in Ilorin
Shekoni Kayode Taofeek and Shekoni Habeeb Damilare are the siblings.
Names of 11 fraudsters arrested in Benin by EFCC
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Benin Zonal Command, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, arrested 11 suspected internet…
Internet fraud: EFCC nabs 17 suspects in Benin – City
They were arrested at their hideout in Benin City, Edo State following actionable intelligence received by the Commission
Alleged N6.3b fraud: More trouble as EFCC set to appeal Jonah Jang’s acquittal
A Plateau High Court, in Jos, had today, Friday, September 2, 2022 discharged and acquitted Jang and Mr Yusuf Pam…
JUST IN: Ogun Assembly Speaker Oluomo arrested by EFCC
Ogun Speaker Olakunle Oluomo has been taken to the EFCC’s Lagos office for further questioning.
Osama, 2 others jailed for internet fraud
They pleaded guilty to a one-count separate charge bordering on possession of documents containing false pretence and retention of illegal…
EFCC arrests 9 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
According to the statement, the suspects were nabbed at the Voque Hotel in Mararaba, Abuja for alleged involvement in cybercrimes.
Lagos lawyer Taiwo Oreagba jailed over ‘4million bribe’ for EFCC
She fraudulently collected the money claiming that she would use it to secure the release of her client from EFCC’s…
11 suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Benin
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said the suspects are Kelvin Azuibike, Andrew Otuokparwo, Miracle Eloze, Junior Oseyi,…
Fake MTN staff Emeka Anaga jailed 28 years for N39.6m fraud
He was jailed by Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting at Abakiliki, Ebonyi State for 28 years…
Sokoto man Anas Tangaza jailed for N1.49m ‘motorcycles fraud’
According to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Tangaza was entrusted with 7 units of Daylong Motorcycles for hire purchase on…