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Ekiti 2022: INEC to deploy EFCC, ICPC operatives to curb vote buying
INEC assured that the commission would not condone vote buying in the coming election in Ekiti as it has been…
Breaking: Interpol, EFCC arrest 3 Nigerians in Operation Killer Bee
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested the suspects in a sting operation conducted simultaneously in the Lagos suburb…
N2.9bn money laundering: EFCC arraigns Okorocha, 6 firms
Okorocha who was accused of refusal to stand his trial, was on Tuesday, arrested by the EFCC operatives at his…
N84B AGF Idris heist: EFCC speaks on arrest of Yari, Yaro
According to the source, Yari who was picked up at about 5 pm on Sunday, allegedly benefited to the tune…
Nigerian fraudster Oshioke jailed, to refund N36.6m to American victim
Oshioke was jailed on Thursday after pleading guilty to three-count amended charges bordering on cybercrime, upon being arraigned by the…
EFCC smashes 37 internet fraud suspects, recovers 7 exotic cars in Enugu
EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement said the suspects were arrested on Thursday May 26, 2022, at Thinker’s Corner,…
14 internet fraudsters jailed in Enugu
Justice Buba consequently sentenced them to one year imprisonment with an option of N1 million fine each.
Teenager Okan Enyam jailed for criminal impersonation in Uyo
Justice Adegoke convicted Enyam and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of fine of N200,000.00
Gombe petty thief Goni Bukar jailed
He was arrested by EFCC operatives for stealing N100,000, about $200, belonging to one Mohammed Abubakar Sahabi, a mobile phone/accessories…
Kwara Poly teenager Adebowale busted with N21M, confesses cyber fraud
Investigations had earlier revealed that Oyedotun had in his possession over N21 million suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.…
Breaking: At last, EFCC arrests Okorocha
EFCC operatives had laid siege on Okorocha's Maitama home in a bid to arrest him and produce him in court…
EFCC speaks on siege on Okorocha’s Abuja home
Uwujaren said Okorocha jumped the administrative bail earlier granted him by the Commission.
EFCC, Police surround Okorocha’s house
They insist that Okorocha should submit himself for an arrest or honour a long-standing invitation to their office.
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…