Tag: fraudsters
Banks, customers lose N134bn to fraud
The losses were spread across a wide range of transaction channels, including over-the-counter banking, Automated Teller Machines, cheques, e-commerce platforms,…
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…