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Ex-Rep Chuma Nzeribe convicted of forgery
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) arraigned Nzeribe on four counts of false pretence, impersonation, forgery and cheating.
EFCC cracks 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren revealed that the suspects were arrested on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
EFCC arrests outdoor advertiser Nnamdi for scaremongering campaign
The two Super 48 Sheet Billboards located at Otigba and Zik Avenue Junctions in Enugu, used the name of the…
Breaking: Ex-Speaker Patricia Etteh released by EFCC
She is to report periodically to assist further investigations, said EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement early today.
Yola Disco cashier Aliyu jailed seven years over N10.9m fraud
He was jailed on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 after pleading guilty to one-count amended charge bordering on criminal breach of…
N1.4bn oil fraud: How EFCC uncovered false transactions by Nadabo Energy – Bawa
Bawa, is the fifth prosecution witness, PW5, in the ongoing trial of Abubakar Ali Peters and his company, Nadabo Energy…
17 jailed for using cloned Facebook accounts for fraud in Enugu
The convicts are also to forfeit the gadgets used in committing the crime to the Federal Government.
N80bn fraud: FG slams embattled Accountant General Ahmed with suspension
Operatives of the EFCC had on Monday, May 16, arrested Idris in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering…
Why we arrested ex-Speaker Etteh over 2011 contract – EFCC
Etteh was picked up yesterday evening by the anti-graft agency and is presently undergoing interrogation at the Abuja office of…
Tope Fagun jailed for duping Borno APC chieftain of N70m
Fagun had claimed that he will use the money to promote the activities of APC during the Edo State’s 2020…
Two fraudsters Kingsley, Wobin jailed three years in Kaduna
The convicts: Mmadubionwu Tochukwu Kingsley and Samuel Ngode Wobin were jailed on Monday, May 16, 2022, after pleading guilty to…
N164m fraud trial: EFCC Insists on fund diversion charges against Lagos Businessman
Umukoro was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 11, 2020 alongside Raremax Global Investments Limited,…
Breaking: EFCC arrests Accountant General Ahmed Idris over N80bn fraud
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Monday said Idris was arrested in connection with diversion of funds…
23 Suspected internet fraudsters smashed in Ibadan, seven exotic cars recovered
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Friday said the suspects were arrested on Thursday at Apata, Jericho…
Fake CSO to President Buhari arraigned for alleged N200m fraud
The suspect was alleged to have defrauded his victims of over N200 million under the pretence of helping them secure…
EFCC smashes Yahoo Yahoo Academy owner, 16 ‘trainees’ in Abuja
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Thursday, said the 24-year-old was arrested today May 12, 2022, in…
36 Suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Enugu
A statement from EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said the suspects were arrested in Owerri, Imo State following credible…
Nigeria’s Sunday Etim jailed for attempting to defraud Indian woman Sadha
Etim was prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC for fraudulent impersonation.
EFCC arraigns company’s MD Pere for alleged N72m fraud
Pere as managing director of Rich Oil Delta West Africa Limited was alleged to have defrauded Alhaji Yisa Bello of…
EFCC grills 13 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt
The suspects were handed over to the EFCC on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 by the Nigerian Naval Ship, NNS Pathfinder,…
EFCC declares Rivers Accountant-General, 3 others wanted
Siminayi, who is a governorship aspirant, is wanted over a suspected N117 billion fraud, alleged criminal conspiracy, money laundering, misappropriation…
Maxwell Odum Nigeria’s biggest crook vanishes with N213 billion
Some investors are getting anxious and impatient that the crook called Maxwell Odum has not yet been arrested by EFCC.
EFCC smashes 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos
A statement issued by EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Saturday said thesuspects are: Tijani Olumide Ahmed, Balogun Olusola, Ukuhor Richie…
Court refuses bail for Gora who allegedly duped Osun monarch N525m
The first defendant, Gora, was arrested by the EFCC in July 2021, following a petition alleging that he used one…
Kaduna woman Salamatu remanded over alleged employment fraud
Salamatu, who is standing trial on multiple fraud charges, is alleged to have tricked her victim to paying the sum…
Four convicted internet fraudsters forfeit cars, cash in Oyo
The convicts are Daramola Damilola Ayode, Ilori Olalekan, Taiwo Gafar Olamilekan and Olarewaju Sheriff Adebayo.
Nigeria extradites Gbadegesin wire fraud suspect to U.S.
EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren said Gbadegesin's extradition was coordinated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following a request…
Internet fraudster Ochei Andrew jailed in Port Harcourt
He was jailed on Thursday April 21, 2022, after pleading "guilty" to the two count charges preferred against him by…
We didn’t arrest Obiano’s wife Ebelechukwu: EFCC spokesman
"We do not have her in our custody", EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren told P.M. News on Thursday night.
FBI wanted fraudster Ezirim arrested in Owerri, after being on the run for 3 years
Ezirim had been on the run for almost three years, since indicted in a court filing in the U.S. in…