Tag: efcc
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…
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…