Tag: efcc
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…
Falling Naira: EFCC storms Bureau De Change firms
EFCC operatives on Friday raided Wuse Zone 4, home to most bureaux de change in Abuja.
‘How ex- AGF Idris compromised FG’s systems for N109bn fraud’
EFCC showed that, Idris while in office, compromised key units under his care like the TSA, GIFMIS and IPPIS that…
13 Suspected internet fraudsters smashed in Rivers
The Thirteen (13) suspects are: Austin Fama, Victor Lucky, Victor Apugo, Emeka Chukwu, Tariesi Ego, Best Okon Akpan, Kenneth Ekeke,…
EFCC releases names of 23 internet fraudsters nabbed in Enugu
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has released the names of twenty-three (23) suspected internet fraudsters nabbed in Enugu.
EFCC arrests Alfa, Herbalist for alleged N24m fraud in Ekiti
The duo, along with one Ifawole Ajibola (aka Baba Kalifa currently on the run), allegedly conspired to defraud an aspiring…
SUG reacts to EFCC’s arrest of 74 UNIPORT students for internet fraud
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Students Union Government (SUG) of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has reacted to the…
37 internet fraudsters jailed in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had secured their convictions in two days, Tuesday July 19, 2022 and Thursday…
37 suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Asaba
The suspects are: Sulaimon Godspower, Ejiro Igho, Tega Oyah, Lucky Osawale, Nedum Monday, Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Imafidon Umweni, Joe Ugoka, Ehis…
Disgraced AGF Idris collected N15.1billion bribe to pay oil producing states
Between February and December, 2021 the suspended accountant general of the Federation, Ahmed Idris accepted a gratification of N15.136 billion,…
EFCC smashes 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
He said they were arrested on July 19, 2022 at Army Estate Phase Five, Kurudu, Abuja, following intelligence reports received…
Nigerian fraudster Igboamaeze defrauds America’s Patti Jackson $69,000
The Court ordered the forfeiture of items recovered from him during arrest, including an iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 11…
$3.5m fraud: EFCC extradites FBI-wanted Internet fraudster Olamilekan to US
His extradition was coordinated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following a notice from the Federal Bureau of…
Court remands Koripamo in prison for N160m fraud
Koripamo was re-arraigned alongside his daughter, Esther Tombara Krukrubo and their Company, Priko Nigeria Ltd, on Friday July 15, 2022…
Businesswoman Rita Asajie accused of N15m fraud gets judgement date
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting the defendants on a three-count charge bordering on stealing, contrary to…
Nigerian fraudster Emmanuel jailed feigning to be Hollywood star Johnny Depp
Emmanuel paraded himself as Johnny Depp on Hangout and one Abubakar Kabiru and they were sentenced by Justice Darius Khobo…
Lagos businessman Ekwunife jailed 60 years for N184m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had on February 19, 2018 arraigned Ekwunife alongside his company on an amended…
EFCC presents more evidence against Naira Marley
Fashola is standing trial on an 11-count charge bordering on credit card fraud brought against him by the Economic and…
N10m theft charge: Court rejects ex -banker Keshinro no-case submission
Babatunde was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Feb. 25, 2020 on nine-count charge bordering on…
Fake Army General Abiodun jailed seven years over N266.5m fraud in Lagos
The defendant, who was prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, posed as…
Kaduna man Hamisu Umar bags 10 years over failure to pay for recharge cards
According to the charge filed by EFCC, Umar had obtained the recharge cards on credit in 2019 from Abba.
Four oil thieves condemned to jail in Rivers
The convicts : Ugweze Luke Friday, Mohammed Sani Akilu, Ibrahim Suleiman and Abubakar Musa were jailed on June 29 and…
Two Nigerian fraudsters jailed for impersonating American soldier, actor
Ovie impersonated one Stephen Dickson, a US Army personnel, while Junior impersonated one Alexander Mark, an American actor, with intent…
Benue Varsity grad Nwamannah arrested with 41 ATM cards
The graduate of Political Science and agent to a soccer betting company, claims he uses the ATM cards for Chargeback.
Ado-Ekiti Yahoo-Boy Olamilekan jailed two years, loses N13m car to FG
Olukayode, 26, was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment by Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court, Ilorin…
Incredible! International fraudster Olatunji jailed for 235 years in Uyo
Olatunji was arraigned on July 2, 2019 on 45-count charges bordering on identity theft, money laundering and conspiracy.