Tag: efcc
JUST IN: Yakubu ex-NNPC GMD wins his $9.7m back, EFCC appeals
The anti-graft agency in 2017 raided the residence of the ex-NNPC boss in Sabon Tasha Suburb of Kaduna and found…
Faces of four fraudsters jailed in Oyo
Kareem Faisol Iretiayo, Olusola Johnson Alawode, Alli Isaac Adeniyi and Adekunle Salau Kehinde were convicted after pleading guilty to separate…
Record 80 cybercrime suspects arrested in Ibadan, 40 in Nsukka: EFCC releases names
Eighty of the suspects were arrested in Ibadan by the Zonal Command of the agency for alleged internet- related activities.
EFCC nabs 6 internet fraudsters in Enugu
Items recovered from the suspects include 12 mobile phones, 3 laptops and other incriminating documents.
EFCC releases names of 11 fraudsters arrested in Kano
The Kano Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters.
Debest Osarumwense mum of Yahoo Yahoo boy jailed
Debest Osarumwense was arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the Commission on a one count charge for aiding her…
FBI wanted Nigerian Chidiebere arrested in Orlu
Chidiebere is wanted by the FBI for conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.
Serial fraudster Zubair jailed for defrauding retired Army General N180m
Zubair was alleged to be a member of a syndicate, that specialized in defrauding people. Specifically, he defrauded a retired…
Massive harvest: EFCC smashes 75 Yahoo Boys in Imo
The Abuja Zonal Command arrested 46 suspects today, March 28, 2022, for alleged involvement in computer-related fraud at different locations…
N1.3bn NSITF fraud: Olejeme slumps, trial adjourned
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting Olejeme on a nine-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, abuse of…
29 suspected Internet fraudsters busted in Port Harcourt
A statement issued by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said they were arrested based on verified intelligence reports linking them with…
President Buhari cautions EFCC on political interference
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja admonished the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to avoid being used for partisan…
Court jails fake lawyer Adekola in Lagos
Operatives of the EFCC had on January 11, 2022 arrested him when he came to the Lagos Command of the…
Travel agent Sadiq jailed 17 years for defrauding businessman 40, 000 Euros
Sadiq, 50, was accused of defrauding one Babatunde Emmanuel, the businessman, of the said 40,000 euros under the guise that…
Busayo Tiamiyu, 2 others jailed for internet fraud in Ibadan
Justice Agomoh sentenced Tiamiyu to fourteen months imprisonment, Ijiola to five months jail term and Oladimeji to eight months imprisonment.
33 suspected internet fraudsters busted in Lagos, Enugu
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said 17 of the suspects were arrested in Lagos while 16 others…
EFCC arrests 7 fraud suspects, lists them
Items recovered from the suspects are a Toyota Camry car; three HP laptops and phones of different brands.
Mechanic, painter, four others jailed for Cybercrime in Ilorin
They were convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court, Ilorin, having…
EFCC smashes 17 suspected Yahoo-Yahoo Boys in massive raid in Makurdi
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Monday said the suspects were arrested at different locations within Makurdi.
Breaking: EFCC grants ex-Gov. Obiano administrative bail
According to Bawa, the former governor was still in its custody since he had yet to meet his bail conditions.
Photo, video of Obiano in EFCC detention leaked online
A 12-second video of former Anambra governor Willie Obiano, while in EFCC detention has emerged in the social media. In…
Breaking: EFCC arrests ex-Anambra gov. Obiano at Lagos Airport
Obiano had been on the watchlist of the EFCC and the commission was only waiting for him to vacate office…
Fake American contractor Emmanuel jailed for Cybercrime in Kwara
The defendant was among the suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Ogbomosho area of Oyo State on October 26, 2021 during…
EFCC presents more evidence against suspects in alleged £2.556bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, tendered more evidence against the suspects, which were admitted by the court.
EFCC nabs FBI wanted Nigerian Pastor Kelechi Anozie
Anozie who is the Founder of Praying City Church located in Owerri, Imo State was arrested on March 10, 2022.
2 internet fraudsters Osemwegie, Robert Enaboakpe jailed
Robert, alias Engineer Eric Cheng, was arraigned on one -count charge by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC for…
EFCC releases names of fraudsters arrested in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested thirteen ( 13) suspected…
Law graduate Tochukwu sentenced to 10-year imprisonment over Ponzi Scheme
Trouble started for the defendant, according to a statement from EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, when he created a fake Facebook…
Borno man Kulloma arraigned for N19m fraud
The defendant allegedly collected the sum from Abdulwahad Abba Aji as payment for contract awarded the second defendant to supply…
Welder, barber, four others jailed in Ilorin for Cybercrime
The defendants, who were prosecuted on separate charges before Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin,…