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EFCC arrests 18 for suspected illegal mining activities
The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of ongoing investigations.
Alleged N15.8m oil fraud: Court Adjourns trial of businessman
Consequently, the matter was further adjourned till June 19, 2024 for the adoption of final written addresses.
EFCC, Olukoyede floor Yahaya Bello at Appeal Court
In a lead judgment delivered by Justice Joseph O.K. Oyewole, the appellate court on Thursday, June 13, 2024, held that…
Why we find it difficult to arrest Yahaya Bello – EFCC Director
The EFCC has been unable to arrest Bello who is accused of perpetrating an N80.2bn fraud while in office. The…
32 jailed for internet fraud in Makurdi
All the defendants pleaded guilty when the charges were read to them, prompting counsel to EFCC M.Yusuf, A.S.Idris and A.Gazali…
12 plead guilty to internet fraud in Calabar, jailed
The suspects were docked by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu…
EFCC busts record 127 internet fraudsters during ‘Yahoo Party’ in Ondo
Oyewale said the alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting operation at a “Yahoo Party” held simultaneously…
Three men docked for allegedly stealing N3.5bn from Access Bank
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the three men on two counts of stealing and retention of proceeds…
EFCC grabs 3 men spraying naira notes at Asaba funeral ceremony
The three men were arrested by operatives of the Benin zonal Command of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the…
11 Internet fraudsters busted in Rivers, cars, phones recovered
Oyewale said the fraudsters were arrested in a sting operation carried out at Whimpey, Ada George area of Port Harcourt,…
Sultan, agencies pledge commitment to anti-graft fight in Sokoto
In his response, the Sultan assured the Commission of his continued support and that of the sultanate. "We as an…
36 plead guilty to internet fraud in Ibadan, jailed
Thirty-six internet fraudsters have bagged various terms of imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to one-count separate charges bordering on obtaining…
TStv boss Bright Echefu, executive director docked for money laundering
The defendants were alleged to have, on or about May 18, 2020, committed the money laundering offence, including tax evasion,…
Illegal mining: EFCC nabs 11 suspects, 8 truckloads of assorted minerals in Kwara
In a statement by Dele Oyewale, its spokesperson, EFCC said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 5, 2024, upon…
Nigerian Eze Josiah jailed 2 years over $300 fraud
Delivering judgment, Justice Aliyu Shafa, also gave Eze Josian an option of a fine of N500, 000. Shafa ordered the…