Justice Abdu lhamid Yakubu of the Gombe State High Court sentenced Abdulwahab A. Magaji and Salihu Musa to nine years in prison for employment fraud on May 13, 2024. Magaji …
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Immigration Officer Dabiet Gilbert Sentenced for Fraud
By Luminous Jannamike An immigration officer, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, has been sentenced to one year in prison for defrauding a job seeker of N800,000. Gilbert faced prosecution by the Economic …
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Three notorious Nigerian internet fraudsters, known for their significant social media influence, are currently serving sentences at Fort Dix low-security prison in the United States. Bidemi Rufai is set to …
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has denied allegations circulating on social media that he duped a woman in the United States out of $180,000. According to reports …
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By Richard Ogunsile The Sokoto State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested Abdulnasir Bello for allegedly impersonating a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and engaging in fraudulent activities. During …
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By Mayowa Oladeji Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has made serious allegations against his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu, claiming that the previous administration transferred N10 billion earmarked for …
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Abiodun Sanusi, Damilola Aina The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested over 200 suspects linked to foreign exchange scams and financial market manipulation. Sources familiar with the situation, …
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Isiah Okere Pleads Guilty to Major Internet Fraud Scheme
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A 42-year-old Nigerian man, Isiah Okere, has pleaded guilty to charges of internet fraud, defrauding over 15 Americans and organizations of more than $1 million. Okere appeared …
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ST. LOUIS – Five people were charged Friday for stealing at least $8 million from victims across ten states, including one Missouri woman, in a tech support scam. According to …
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By Rob Wolchek and David Komer Robert Shumake is a figure known for constantly reinventing himself—whether as a businessman, author, or spiritual leader of a church. However, one constant in …