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“Gunshots were fired,” Obasanjo library fumes over EFCC invasion
EFCC operatives reportedly stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, located within OOPL, and arrested some people suspected to be internet fraudsters.
Nigerian internet fraudster who presented self as U.S lady Sandra Brooks jailed
During the investigation, one Samsung Galaxy S9, one HP laptop, one Samsung tab and a Mercedes Benz C300 2008 car…
UK Kings Guard impersonator, 5 others jailed for internet fraud in Gombe
The courts ordered that the convicts forfeit one Laptop and five mobile phones recovered at the point of arrest and…
Court jails man for internet fraud in Lagos
Following his guilty plea, the prosecution counsel, A.A.Usman, called on Muhammad Nuhu, an operative of the EFCC, to review the…
EFCC arraigns six over N1.2bn Katsina revenue fraud
Counsels representing the defendants each moved separate bail applications, urging the court to admit their clients to bail pending the…
EFCC takes fight to real estate sector, promises thorough investigations
“Some of the estates in Abuja have been abandoned because they were being funded by some civil servants through stolen…
Lagos Court orders forfeiture of Bentley, $20,000, CFA 110,000 tied to Internet fraud
Further investigation uncovered that Onoriede maintained multiple bank accounts, including Naira and Dollar accounts, through which over ₦500 million was…
EFCC breaks silence: We didn’t harass anyone during Port Harcourt Internet fraud bust
According to the Commission, the operation followed a distress call by residents of the estate, who raised alarm over the…
EFCC goes after 47 fraudsters in Benin, recovers 16 exotic cars
The EFCC said they were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet- related fraud.
Bank staff docked for defrauding customer of N423m
To conceal the alleged fraud, Maccarthy was said to have forged a fixed deposit investment certificate bearing slip number 332540,…
EFCC, NAFDAC join forces against economic sabotage
“I am someone who believes in compliance. Without compliance you can’t get anywhere, the difference between the third world countries…
Internet fraud: 32 arrested in Bauchi, 2 jailed in Kaduna
The suspects were arrested in Sabon Kaura and Gwalameji areas of Bauchi, Bauchi State capital following credible intelligence that linked…
Seven Chinese, 4 Nigerian accomplices nabbed for illegal mining in Akwa Ibom
They were already engaged in illegal mining activities at their first location where they were mining ilmenite locally called ‘black…
Promo of doom: EFCC uncovers 12,000 youths in deadly scam ring selling Nigerians’ identities
These individuals, it said, reportedly offer Nigerians between N1,500 and N2,000 to surrender their NIN slips, BVNs, passport photos, and…
EFCC probes Phil-Olumba Sheila over failure to declare $14,567, £1030 at Lagos Airport
Also, the anti-graft agency said it has also begun investigation of a parcel containing one hundred and one trillion Zimbabwean…
Internet fraudsters jailed in Calabar, Kaduna
They forfeited all items used in committing the crimes to the Federal Government.
Ex-NHIS boss, Femi Thomas, BDC operator convicted of $2.198m fraud
Six of the counts against Thomas bordered on money laundering and transferring, in cash, proceeds of unlawful activities, contrary to…
Appeal Court affirms EFCC’s power to probe, prosecute cases of tax evasion
The Court also ruled that the Commission can extend its investigation of money laundering to tax evasion, being the predicate…
25 BUK students arrested for internet fraud
Items recovered during the operation include, mobile phones, laptops, internet routers and one Honda Accord car,” he said.
Court orders Suswam, ex-commissioner to open defence in alleged N3.1bn fraud
Suswam and Oklobia are standing trial on an 11-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy, money laundering and criminal breach of…
Court strikes out N12.3bn fraud charge against Oba Otudeko, others
Honeywell Group, in a statement signed by its General Counsel, Olasumbo Abolaji, welcomed the development, describing it as a reaffirmation…
Court stops EFCC from arresting businessman declared wanted for $1.9m fraud
The EFCC had on July 11 declared Tijjani wanted over allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, and laundering…
$9.6bn P&ID scandal: Surety for vanished Briton arrested, dragged to Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had earlier secured the order after Kadiri’s absence and Nolan’s disappearance from trial.
Court jails 15 Chinese for cybercrime in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 15 Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud…
How SunTrust Bank swapped $12m for Aisha Achimugu in 10 days- Witness
He said the transactions commenced on March 10, after he got a call from Aisha Achimugu, an oil magnate, who…
Seven jailed for internet fraud in Calabar
The defendants pleaded guilty to the charges when they were read to them, and in view of their pleas, prosecuting…
EFCC secures final forfeiture of Galaxy Hospital, N333m, 5 Petrol Stations, Lands
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured a final forfeiture of Galaxy Hospital, five petroleum filling stations and…
EFCC vows to appeal Fayose’s acquittal in N6.9bn fraud case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in…
Court orders final forfeiture of N335m, hospital, plots of land, 5 filling stations to FG
EFCC prayed the court to grant the final order, forfeiting the property in Schedules I and II to the Federal…
N326.4M, $480K, Luxury cars seized in massive Lagos bank fraud bust
Investigations revealed that Atus Homes Limited fraudulently received N681.2 million from 126 customer accounts, while Fav Oil & Gas Limited…