Tag: efcc
Nigerian Mayowa Fawas posing as American prostitute jailed for N57.8m fraud
Oyelowo, among others things, disguised as ‘a white female professional prostitute’, practicing in the United States of America, to swindle…
Nigerian fraudster Ikechukwu jailed 5 years for defrauding Chinese lady
Justice Obiozor convicted and sentenced the defendant to five years imprisonment or a fine of N500, 000. He is also…
Conman Olawale who targeted UK Revenue and Customs jailed in Lagos
Investigation by the EFCC into Olawale’s criminal activities began following a complaint received by the Commission from one S. Hawkins,…
Peter Akanji, 5 others convicted of internet fraud in Osun
The convicts, Peter Akanji Blessing, Omobuwa Oluwagbemileke Israel, Solarin Tayo Tunde, Opeyemi Damilola Ajadi, Agbaje Habeeb Boluwatife, and Adewale Adeparusi…
3 internet fraudsters to forfeit cars, money to FG in Asaba
The defendants are to forfeit their cars - Black Mercedes Benz GLE 2017 Model, Mercedes Benz C300 4matic 2003 Model…
Nigeria’s Chinedu Omesu steals $475,000 from American woman
Operatives of the EFCC arrested him on 21 April 2021 at James Court, Lekki, Lagos, following verified intelligence, according to…
Two KWASU students Mayowa, Tewogbola jailed for internet fraud
The convicts, Animasahun Rokeeb Mayowa and Lawal Alamin Tewogbola were sentenced for offences bordering on cyber-fraud.
Four internet fraudsters jailed in Oshogbo
The court also ordered Popoola to restitute his victim, one David Ivy in the sum of $1,000. The convict also…
Court jails Bashir Karube for N15.4m fraud
The defendant was said to have received the money from one Mohammed Bukar Customs for the purchase of 20 Tricycles…
Hajj Scam: EFCC detains Medview Airline boss
The Medview Airline boss was reportedly detained at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja on Monday following an…
JUST IN: EFCC slams N2.9bn fraud charges against Okorocha
This is coming the same day Okorocha, former Governor of Imo State, declared his interest to vie for the 2023…
Court rejects EFCC evidence against ex-SGF Lawal
Justice Agbaza agreed that the EFCC was only attempting to bring into the court records, exhibits already marked rejected.
Faces of two fake Customs officers, Israel, Oasagie docked for fraud
The duo of Ibrahim Ojo Jacob Israel and Daisi Osagie (aka Double Chief), were arraigned before Justice S. M. Shuaibu…
Lagos businesswoman Oluremi arraigned for allegedly issuing N57.6m dud cheque
Philips, alongside her company, Omritas Energy Limited, is facing a five-count charge bordering on stealing and issuance of dud cheques…
Internet fraudster Uyioghosa gets two-year jail term in Benin
Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City on Wednesday convicted and sentenced Omo-Ogbebor Uyioghosa to…
Nigeria’s Ahmed who duped Michael Johnson jailed with five others
Ahmed was among six internet fraudsters sentenced to various terms in prison by the Federal High Court, Oshogbo and the…
Suspected Internet fraudster Michael Jackson smashed in Lagos (Photos)
A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said Jackson was arrested on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, following…
Canada-based Nigerian Idibia arraigned for alleged N84m fraud
The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned Edrian Osagie Ididia before Justice S.O.…
N4.6bn money Laundering: EFCC re-arraigns Fani-Kayode, Usman, others
The EFCC had earlier preferred a 17-count charge of N4.6 billion money laundering against the defendants before the former trial…
Four welders to rot in jail seven years for N15m fraud in Benin
The defendants, executive members of Edo State Welders Association, ESWA, were said to have converted the sum of N15 million…
Ademosun arraigned for alleged N26.6B Investment fraud in Lagos
Justice Osiagor granted the defendant bail in the sum of N250m, with two sureties.
Court sends fraudster Raji Olasunkanmi to prison
Raji was sentenced to one-year imprisonment for possession of fraudulent documents used to perpetrate internet fraud.
How Abdullahi deposited fake €482,000 in bank – Witness
Abdullahi, who was arraigned in November 2021 on a three-count charge bordering on an alleged €482,000 counterfeit fraud, allegedly deposited…
Kano woman Wasila arraigned over alleged N32m oil scam
It was also discovered that her company, Najaatu Petroleum Limited evaded tax payment from January 2013 to 2020.
Eight suspected internet fraudsters busted in Makurdi
A statement issued by Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC's spokesman, said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 during an…
Smart, Casmir convicted of internet fraud in Asaba
Justice Olubanjo convicted and sentenced the defendants to five years imprisonment with the option of a fine of N1 million…
Manna from Heaven: Airman Samuel spends money wrongly credited to his account
The EFCC said since Samuel wasn't expecting any payment of such magnitude, he ought to have reported the payment to…
Benue duo Theresa, Tyoapine arraigned for fraud
The Benue Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 arraigned the duo…
Businessman Wada sent to jail in Gombe
A Gombe State High Court presided over by Justice H.M. Shamaki has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Ibrahim Mohammed Wada,…
Delta Lawyer Stella Ojevwe sent to jail for money laundering
Stella Ojevwe was alleged to have received N105 million from SA-FX Global Investment, being proceeds of unlawful activity.