Tag: Internet Fraudsters
EFCC storms Uyo, nabs seven in early morning internet fraud bust
Oyewale said that the suspects would be charged to court by the EFCC as soon as investigations are concluded
EFCC set to arraign ‘internet fraudsters’ nabbed at hotel inside Obasanjo’s library
Following the recent arrest of no fewer than 93 individuals suspected of engaging in internet-related criminal activities, the Economic and…
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…
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 records big haul of alleged internet fraudsters in Benin City
the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday May 14, at different…
Court sends 25 internet fraudsters to prison in Benin City
Justices W.l. Aziegbemhin and A.N. Erhabor of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City have convicted and sentenced 25…
Internet fraud: ‘Azaman’ with record $300,000 transactions arrested in Edo
As a “picker” or “azaman” in internet fraud lingo, investigations revealed that the suspect has collected and laundered over $300,000…
EFCC nabs 35 internet fraudsters in Auchi
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 35 suspected internet fraudsters in Auchi, Edo State.
EFCC hits Fenson Guest House; grabs 27 internet fraudsters
Items recovered from them include one Toyota Camry car (2013 model), 27 phones, five laptops and other electronic devices.
EFCC grabs 40 internet fraudsters in Niger State
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters…
EFCC strikes hard in Benin: 47 Internet fraudsters arrested in massive raid
According to the EFCC, the arrest follows credible intelligence linking the individuals to a network of online criminals engaged in…
EFCC arrests 19 internet fraudsters in Benin City
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday April 12, 2025 arrested…
Courts jails seven internet fraudsters in Kaduna
John was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment or to pay N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition,…
Big Catch! EFCC raids Abuja, arrest 59 Internet fraud suspects
According to Oyewale, the operation was based on credible intelligence linking the individuals to online fraudulent activities.
EFCC hits Amax Apartment in Abuja, arrests 15 internet fraudsters
Items recovered from them include a Toyota Highlander with customized registration number (BORNO AAA) and phones.
Ekpoma under siege: The shocking details of EFCC’s raid
According to him, the individuals have provided useful statements to investigators and will be charged to court upon the conclusion…
Yahoo Boys in hot water as EFCC drags 16 to Court
One of the suspects, Samuel Obi Chidera, was charged with laundering $3,000, while Okonkwo Nonso Chijioke was accused of handling…
EFCC smashes ‘Yahoo Academy,’ arrests 25 in Benin cybercrime bust
EFCC's spokesman, Dele Oyewale in a statement on Friday said acting on this intelligence, operatives moved swiftly to apprehend the…
EFCC arrests 7 internet fraudsters in Benin city
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 arrested…
Luxury cars, gadgets seized as EFCC busts 23 suspects in Ibadan
The EFCC disclosed that the arrest was part of its ongoing efforts to rid the country of cybercrime and protect…
Court jails 13 internet fraudsters in Benin City
The convicts’ journey to the Correctional Centre began following their arrest by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the…
EFCC Arrests 36 Yahoo boys in Onitsha
The suspects were arrested on October 11, 2024 following actionable intelligence linking them with suspected online criminal activities.
EFCC storms Ebonyi, Anambra, arrests 44 in massive fraud sting
The suspects employed cunning tactics, including fake identities, to lure foreign nationals into romantic scams, while others possessed fraudulent documents…
39 internet fraudsters jailed in Abakaliki
.The Justices also ordered that their mobile phones be auctioned by the Deputy Court Registrar of the court and proceeds…
EFCC swoops on Port Harcourt, arrests 33 in major internet fraud crackdown
The arrests occurred during a sting operation in the Iwofe and Ogboro areas of Port Harcourt, following credible intelligence linking…
Absence of materials, voter apathy mar Abia LG polls
At Umuahia South, Osisioma, Aba North and Aba South LGAs, neither the electoral materials nor election officials were seen at…
Three jailed after pleading guilty to internet fraud in Calabar
They were arraigned before Justice Rosemary Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Calabar by the Uyo Command of EFCC on…
Abayomi, Godspower jailed for internet fraud in Lagos
They were arraigned on June 28, 2024 on separate charges bordering on internet fraud, contrary to and punishable under Section…
We arrested 117 suspected internet fraudsters at Regional Hotel- EFCC
However, the sting operation by EFCC at Regional Hotel had come under criticisms after video emerged of the operatives of…
EFCC busts record 127 internet fraudsters during ‘Yahoo Party’ in Ondo
Oyewale said the alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting operation at a “Yahoo Party” held simultaneously…