Tag: fraudsters
EFCC boss raises alarm over Fraudsters using Real Estate to launder Proceeds
Olukoyede reminded real estate professionals that they fall within the category of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) and are…
Politicians now using cryptocurrency for money laundering – Olukoyede
While encouraging players in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to prioritize enlightenment and training of investors, Olukoyede noted that SIBAN could…
Army swoops on 183 cyber fraudsters in Warri raid
The suspects are currently undergoing preliminary investigations to determine the next course of action, Capt. Bawa stated.
Four fraudsters jailed for £5.1M worth of stolen phones in London
Using Operation Ringtone, which employs phone tracking technology, Met officers identified suspects through extensive investigations at two blocks of flats.
CBN exposes fraudulent contract claims, warns Nigerians to stay alert
Ali reiterated that the CBN, under its current management, had discontinued direct development interventions and special project funding.
EFCC Nets N400bn in historic crackdown on corruption, cybercrime
During this period, EFCC's legal team secured 3,455 convictions, ensuring the agency’s efforts in prosecuting cases yielded tangible results.
Court jails six for money laundering, impersonation
Also, Shedrack was convicted and sentenced to one-month imprisonment on each of the counts. The sentences are to run consecutively
Police arrest two suspected fraudsters in Lagos
She said that the suspects were about to mount a motorcycle to run away when people intercepted them and that…
Two fraudsters bag jail terms in Kaduna
Each of them was prosecuted on a one-count charge bordering on cheating and impersonation.
Lagos police smash three suspected fraudsters in Idumota
Hundeyin listed the three suspects, as Austin Okoro, 47, who is the ring leader; Godwin Asezour, 54 and Susan Elohor,…
Police arrest 10 suspects with fake currency in Katsina
According to him, the suspects were arrested by detectives on Aug. 28, at Bakin Kasuwa quarters in Kankia, following credible…
Names of 11 fraudsters arrested in Benin by EFCC
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Benin Zonal Command, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, arrested 11 suspected internet…
Six Nigerian fraudsters who impersonated Americans jailed
The convicts include Hassan Sarki (aka Olivia Logan), Ikani Abdullahi Sani (aka Vegas Smart), Japhtan Alhassan (aka Harry Mack), Hassan…
Two fleeing suspected fraudsters land in prison over alleged N50m fraud
Police alleged that the defendants, Olayinka Okon, 59, and Daniel Ekpochi, 52, and others still at large allegedly collected the…
UNICAL student Obed, 13 other fraudsters jailed in Calabar
The defendants were arraigned on different dates, and they pleaded 'guilty' to the separate one count charge preferred against them…
INTERPOL smashes three suspected fraudsters over N50.9m fraud
The suspects have been charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of N50, 960, 000 from…
Cybercrime: Benue Court remands three suspected fraudsters in Makurdi
Justice Abdu Dogo of the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, has ordered the remand of three suspected…
JAMB loses over N10m to fraudsters – registrar
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said the board lost over N10 million in 2020.
2 fraudsters convicted, forfeit luxury cars in Abeokuta
Justice Mohammed Abubakar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, convicted Komolafe Ololade Olajide…
Coronavirus: WHO issues alert on fraudsters cashing in on epidemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that fraudsters are taking advantage of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to…
Two suspected fraudsters arraigned in Ibadan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan zonal office has arraigned two persons for allegedly defrauding one Akinbuluma Mobolade Dele,…
Results: JAMB warns UTME candidates against fraudsters
The Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned its 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates awaiting their results against…
U.S. vows to clampdown on fraudsters in its international education industry
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is working towards unveiling new tools to clampdown…
Fraudsters arrested for swindling people in Dapo Abiodun’s name
The Police in Ogun State have arrested two members of a syndicate, Hassan Jimoh and Taiwo Edun who have been…
NSCDC arrest 2 for allegedly defrauding Dutse farmers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Jigawa Command, has arrested two suspected fraudsters who allegedly defrauded unsuspecting farmers.
4 suspected fraudsters remanded for duping Bureau De Change agent $20,000
The Police at the Lion Building Division, Lagos Island, have arrested four suspected fraudsters for allegedly defrauding a female Bureau…
2019 UTME: JAMB warns candidates against fraudsters
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called on prospective candidates to disregard advertisements in the social media announcing…
Social Investment Programme: 2 nabbed for extorting N40,000 each from Nigerians
The National Social Investment Programme says two fraudsters have been arrested and handed over to the Department of State Security…
Hajj 2018: Beware of fraudsters, NAHCON cautions pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday cautioned Nigerians performing this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia against fraudsters…
Multichoice loses N200 million to suspected fraudsters
Three suspected fraudsters have been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly hacking into DSTV, GOTV computer…