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Folorunso, Olatunbosun jailed for internet fraud in Ibadan
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has sentenced two men – Sola Folorunso and Tomiwa Olatunbosun – to seven…
Court discharges Ofili-Ajumogobia of money laundering charges
A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Friday, discharged embattled Federal High Court judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, of…
Attah, Onosemudiana convicted for internet fraud in Benin
Attah and Onosemudiana were said to have sometime in April 2021 impersonated the identities of foreign nationals to defraud the…
EFCC screens NPOs for money laundering, terrorism financing
The programme entailed the collaboration of the EFCC and the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, and relevant stakeholders…
Five internet fraudsters sent to jail for defrauding Americans, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command has secured the conviction of five internet fraudsters before Justice…
Sokoto man Ahmed jailed 7 years over Cement scam
The Sokoto Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of Aminu Ahmed before…
Abuja man Ohis jailed for defrauding Danish woman
But with his plea bargain with the EFCC, he will be spared jail by paying a fine of N500,000
Lagosian Omonkhoa linked to Cubana Group nabbed for $200K cryptocurrency fraud
The suspect confessed to have laundered the proceeds of his fraudulent activities by purchasing a piece of land worth $150,000USD…
Ex-governor Igbinedion quizzed by EFCC over N1.6B fraud, detained overnight
After his exit as governor in 2007, Igbinedion was prosecuted by the EFCC and convicted of corruption.
EFCC smashes 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in an early morning sting…
Alleged $45,000 Fraud: Court admits evidence against “Sambo Dasuki”
The ongoing trial of Nnamdi Henry and Vitalis Umunna, also known as Colonel Sambo Dasuki, for an alleged $45,000 fraud…
Drama as EFCC, prison officials clash over Maina at Court premises
There was a mild drama at the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, after Abdulrasheed Maina, former…
EFCC lied: I didn’t obtain goods under false pretence from Chinese – Adeniji
The Managing Director of Superior Textiles Limited, Abraham Adeniji has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of lying…
Our staff did not pose with Obi Cubana: EFCC
The picture shows Obi Cubana in a selfie with a crowd described as staff of the EFCC.
Comeuppance for Adebowale posing as Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg
Adebowale pretending to be Sheryl Sandberg, with gmail Account [email protected] deceived Peppelon Shell to send $350 to him through steam…
Cryptocurrency fraud: More evidence against Oladeji Henry and wife
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos adjourned proceedings after another witness presented by the EFCC gave…
Ijebu-Igbo Lottery agent convicted in Kwara for cybercrime
Justice Akinpelu sentenced Adetayo, a self-styled lottery agent from Ijebu Igbo to six months imprisonment with an option of fine…
Ex-LG staff Stephen, two others land in jail for cybercrime
Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court, Ilorin on Wednesday convicted and sentenced Ajewole Ayomide Stephen, who claimed to…
Court reserves ruling on final forfeiture of $899,600 found in Abuja apartment
Justice Zainab Abubakar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday reserved ruling on the application by the Economic and…
Kaduna car dealer Adam Mohammed jailed for N1.9m scam
He converted proceeds from the sale of a Mercedes Benz car of a client to his personal use
Lawyer Ajoku sentenced to 7-year jail term for perjury, fabrication of evidence
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has sentenced a lawyer, Kenneth Chukwuemeka Ajoku, to…
20 suspected internet fraudsters smashed in Cross River
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has arrested 20 suspected internet fraudsters in a…
EFCC arraigns Azeez for alleged N88.1m fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Amusa Abiodun Azeez before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences…
Ex-bank manager Anidiobi to rot in jail 18 years for N219m fraud
A former manager with Sterling Bank and Account Relationship Officer of OHHA Microfinance Bank. Mr Oliver Anidiobi has been sentenced…
Obi Cubana still detained, EFCC keeps mum
Obi Cubana was arrested on Monday by the commission over alleged money laundering and tax evasion. .
EFCC lists names of internet fraudsters nabbed in Ogun
Officers of the 12 Field Engineering Regiment of Nigerian Army, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State have arrested over 20 suspected internet…
JUST IN: Obi Cubana arrested by EFCC
He was arrested by the EFCC today and is now being questioned at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja over money…
We didn’t do it: EFCC boss Bawa speaks on the raid of Justice Odili’s home
Bawa said some mischief makers linked the agency with the raid. "The “judiciary is our biggest partner", he said.
2 herbalists, 4 students of Lead University arrested for cyber fraud
They were arrested alongside twenty-four others, four of whom claimed to be students of Lead City University.
EFCC speaks on alleged search of Justice Odili’s home
"If there was any such operation as claimed by the media, it was not carried out by the EFCC"