Tag: efcc
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…
Nice, six others arrested for Internet fraud in Lagos
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Thursday listed the suspects as Sulaiman Ademola, Okechukwu Ndubuisi Prince, Sunday…
16 suspected Internet fraudsters busted in Delta
The suspects are Esievoadje Isaac, Utogbo joseph, James Chibueze, Ogboru Celdric Mudaga, Edet Ifeanyi Drie, Ayomor Ikechukwu Godfrey, Gray Osekwuni…
Abuja businesswoman Fatima remanded in prison over N150m fraud
The defendant was arraigned before Justice Samirah Umar Bature of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Maitama…
‘Crown Prince’ Ifekwu swindles German lady in bogus gold inheritance claim
Ifekwu is being prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy to…
Fake Army General Abiodun docked for alleged N266.5m fraud
The defendant, who posed as a General in the Nigerian Army allegedly made false representations to the complainant, Kodef Clearing…
Abeokuta gang claiming juju powers scams ill woman of N250M
The gang made up of Kamaldeen Abayomi Alaka a.k.a Awise, Taiwo Fatai Olamilekan Ahmed a.k.a Ifa and a woman, Bukola…
N400m fraud: Court fixes date for re-arraignment of Olisa Metuh
Metuh is expected to be re-arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja.
EFCC battles ex-gov. Obiano over improper court order
The ex-parte order was granted by Justice Hyeladzira A. Nganjiwa. EFCC is challenging it on the grounds of denial of…
Two internet fraudsters bag jail-term in Edo
Alade was accused of having fraudulent/scammed pictures containing pretence while Ederihbhalo impersonated the identity of Heike Hartmann, an American citizen…
Court jails fraudsters Ernest James
The defendant was arrested on September 15, 2021, in the Ajah area of Lagos State, following creditable intelligence received by…
Fatuyi Yemi Phillips NOGASA chairman docked for fraud
He was docked before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, along with his company, Oceanview…
Hacker Faruk Sani jailed for stealing N6.9m from victim
Sani pleaded guilty to the five counts when they were read to him. In view of his plea, prosecution counsel,…
Oil theft: Captain Ipinle jailed, forfeits vessel to FG
Ipinle was arraigned alongside one Nsikak Friday for offences bordering on conspiracy, unlawful dealing and unlawful storage of 120 metric…
EFCC vows to appeal acquittal of Senator Moro
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba acquitted Moro, while convicting a former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, Anastasia Daniel-Nwobia.
Fat cat Abba Moro escapes from EFCC net, permsec Daniel-Nwobia convicted
The court, however found the second defendant, Mrs Anastasia Daniel-Nwobia guilty in count four of the charge. Dimgba deferred the…
Court sends three internet fraudsters to jail in Edo
Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of three internet fraudsters, before…
Court adjourns Mompha’s trial
Mompha was arraigned by the EFCC on January 12, 2022, on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to launder funds
EFCC docks ex-Kwara radio staff Babalola for false information
Babalola, 51, was arraigned on a two-count charge before Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin.
Six internet fraudsters land in jail in Ilorin
The EFCC prosecuted five of the defendants before Justice Sani, while only Olagoke was tried before Justice Akinpelu of the…
Abuja woman Sahura arraigned for alleged N5m fraud
The defendant allegedly fraudulently collected the sum of N5.5 million from Aminu Tasiu and Bawagana Mohammed for conversion to United…
EFCC arrests Cubana Chief Priest
His arrest comes weeks after he urged the anti-graft agency to free his former boss, Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana.
Internet fraudster Obademi jailed five years for impersonating American
Obademi was arraigned on one count charge of impersonation by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC.
UNICAL student Obed, 13 other fraudsters jailed in Calabar
The defendants were arraigned on different dates, and they pleaded 'guilty' to the separate one count charge preferred against them…
24 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Delta
They were arrested at their hideout in Asaba, Delta State following actionable intelligence.
Fake Tom Cruise convicted for cybercrime in Lagos
Japheth was arraigned by the EFCC on one count amended charge bordering on possession of documents containing false pretence.