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EFCC recovers N311 billion in 12 months [Infographics]
The commission in its breakdown said it recovered N152 billion and $386.2million, which when converted at official rate equalled N159billion.
EFCC secures 2,220 convictions in 2021
The figure which emerged from a review of the Commission’s performance in the outgone year, shows that the Lagos Command…
EFCC secures record 2,220 convictions in 2021 [Infographics]
The number of convictions secured in 2021 was the highest by the EFCC since inception, erasing the 2019 record of…
DSS hands over truck, four suspected illegal oil dealers to EFCC
Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, Benin Command have handed over four suspected illegal dealers in petroleum products…
EFCC arrests Ibadan socialite Temitope Ajayi for fraud
The suspect claimed to be a registered dealer with soft drinks manufacturers in Ibadan, Oyo state and promised to supply…
Fani-Kayode docked for forgery, gets N5m bail
EFCC told the court that Fani-Kayode through one Dr Ogieva Oziegbe, procured fake medical reports on various occasions to avoid…
Ibadan socialite, Ajayi Temitope arrested over N25m fraud
The arrest of the socialite followed petitions from the victims of her fraudulent activities.
Nigeria’s Adewunmi, Donald to spend over 10 years in jail for N5.2m oil fraud
The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday secured the conviction and sentencing of Adewunmi…
Court okays forfeiture to FG of $500K, N500M looted from Zamfara
The ruling set aside the judgment of Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court Abuja, who rejected EFCC application…
Gombe farmer Isah jailed for sale of adulterated grains
A 45-year-old farmer and marketer, Ahmad Isah has been convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment by Justice J.A. Awak…
EFCC smashes Chief Mbonu-led U.S. dollar counterfeiters in Abuja
Acting on intelligence, the Commission, with operatives of the NDLEA, arrested four members of the syndicate at Swiss Pearl Continental…
Nigeria’s fake oil magnate Ayigor jailed 175 years for duping American $629,287
Justice A. T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced a fake…
COVID-19: EFCC locks out unvaccinated staff
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, turned back unvaccinated staff members from its headquarters.
Phone content exposes internet fraud suspect Amusa -EFCC Witness
The EFCC accuses him of possession of fraudulent documents and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct to the tune of…
Onyeanu, KWASU student Anthony convicted for identity theft
The two convicts, Onyeanu Chukwuemeka David and Anthony Anyadiora Obumneme were prosecuted on one count charge each by the EFCC.
Ondo speaker: I have sufficient proof to defend alleged N2.4m fraud
Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun, on Saturday said he has sufficient proof to clear himself of…
Usman, Abubakar, Auwalu arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested three suspects at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) while…
Fake tennis star Olurinde jailed for cyber fraud
Justice Agomoh said she convicted and sentenced Olurinde based on the evidence tendered before her, as well as, the plea…
EFCC re-arraigns Fayose on 11 counts amended charge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday re-arraigned the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, along side…
EFCC cracks 18 suspected illegal Oil Bunkerers in Port Harcourt
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 18 suspected illegal…
Fayose’s agent bought chalets worth N1.3B in 4 months: Witness
The former governor was arraigned alongside his company, Spotless Investment Ltd., on 11 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering.
Gabriel Kingsley bags 8 months imprisonment for internet fraud
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced one Gabriel Kingsley to eight months imprisonment for internet…
Godspower, Godstime, 6 others convicted for cyber fraud
The fraudsters were convicted by Justice F.A Olubanjo of the Federal High Court Asaba for impersonation with intent to defraud.
I was not arrested by EFCC, Fani-Kayode mocks the media
Media reports had claimed that the former aviation minister was arrested after the court session on his N4.6 billion fraud…
No mercy for ex-convict Joshua Ajayi, judge jails him for 28 years
Ajayi was convicted for defrauding unsuspecting students seeking to pay school fees and hostel accommodation.
Yahoo Boys holding award night: EFCC speaks on raid of Abeokuta hotel
Spokesman Wilson Uwujaren said the agency's operatives came to arrest Yahoo Yahoo Boys who were holding an award ceremony on…
Folarin, Chidera jailed for internet fraud in Lagos
The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, November 26, 2021, secured the conviction and…
Ekiti Water Corporation staff Akinluyi jailed for cyber fraud
Akinluyi Akinluyi, a native of Ijan-Ekiti in Ekiti State was convicted alongside Ajibade Timileyin Emmanuel and Ezekiel Oluwaseun Temitope .
13 internet fraudsters jailed in Ibadan, Oshogbo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command, has secured 13 convictions before different Justices of the Federal…
JUST IN: EFCC places Anambra Gov., Willie Obiano on watchlist
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reportedly put Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano on its watchlist.