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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…
EFCC arraigns Cubana Manager, for alleged $164,000 Money laundering
He was arraigned alongside one Precious Omonkhoa Ofure before Justice Justice O.A. Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in…
NANS executive Adeyemi Abiodun of FUOYE jailed for N195m internet fraud
He was arrested by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on March, 30, 2022, alongside 79 others in…
EFCC sends important message to motor dealers
The EFCC has tasked motor dealers to ensure compliance with regulations requiring registration and certification of their businesses by the…
PHOTOS: EFCC returns recovered equipment, accoutrements to military
The items were recovered from a contractor who supplies military equipment,
EFCC, Army crack record 120 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt
Uwujaren said the arrest of the suspects was made possible by intelligence on the alleged illegal oil bunkering activities in…
Fraudster boutique owner jailed for Yahoo-Yahoo in Ilorin, loses house to FG
Muhammed's journey to prison started on August 2, 2022 when operatives of the EFCC, while acting on intelligence on the…
Fraudster Corps Member jailed, loses house, car, N.9m to FG in Ilorin
The court, on Thursday, August 11, 2022 found Adetuberu, 28, guilty of the two counts preferred against him by the…
26 Suspected internet fraudsters smashed in Delta
The EFCC listed items recovered from suspects to include a Toyota Camry car, two Mercedes Benz C300 cars, mobile phones…
Five internet fraudsters convicted in Ibadan
The convicts are Ojekale Samuel Ayodimeji, Azeez Toheeb Oluwatemilorun, Ayomide Michael Eniola, Adetona Oladimeji Abdulazeez and Shonola Gafar Opeyemi.
Six Nigerian fraudsters who impersonated Americans jailed
The convicts include Hassan Sarki (aka Olivia Logan), Ikani Abdullahi Sani (aka Vegas Smart), Japhtan Alhassan (aka Harry Mack), Hassan…
Oyo Court jails seven internet fraudsters
The convicts: Ogunyemi Olajide Temitope, Olamilekan Fafiolu Quadri, Olamilekan Paul Akinyemi, Ayegbusi Ayokunle, Taiwo Azeez Dolapo, Adeogun Usman Oluwatobiloba and…
EFCC cracks 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement on Wednesday said their arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission on…
47 suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Port Harcourt, six exotic cars recovered
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Monday said the suspects were arrested in the early hours of…
Emmanuel, Kingsley jailed for internet fraud in Benin
The defendants pleaded guilty to their respective counts prompting the prosecution counsel, I.M. Elodi to pray the court to convict…
EFCC to clamp down on forex hoarders
Bawa said he called the meeting to fashion out a collaborative stakeholders' response to brazen foreign exchange speculation, especially at…
EFCC smashes ‘Yahoo Corps member’, two others
EFCC, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Thursday, said the suspect’s arrest followed credible intelligence on…
Cryptocurrency trader Shola Henry jailed for stealing N18.4m
The judge ordered the Shola Henry to repay the nominal complainant N18.4 million within six months.
EFCC declares Mompha wanted
Mompha is facing N6 billion money laundering trial before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court.
17 suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Lagos
He disclosed that the suspects were arrested in a sting operation at Kay-Farm Estate, Ishaga axis of Lagos State following…
Navy hands over 5 bunkering suspects, 1 vessel to EFCC
Dewu explained that the arrest was made in relation to the “Operation Dakatar Da Barawo” that was inaugurated by the…