Operatives from the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested three brothers on May 17, 2024, in connection with suspected internet fraud. The suspects—Abubakar Sadiq …
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The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended five individuals, including Alhaji Mohammed Kabawa, the Permanent Secretary for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in connection with an alleged …
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The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Rufus John Isip, a self-proclaimed forex broker, before Justice C. S. Onah at the Federal High Court …
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Anambra Court Sentences 41 Internet Fraud Suspects
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja In Anambra State, 41 individuals accused of internet fraud have each been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to various charges, including obtaining by …
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Courage Ipaka Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Woman as Flavour
A federal high court in Lagos has sentenced Courage Ipaka to two years in prison for defrauding a U.S.-based woman of $53,000 by impersonating popular singer Flavour. Ipaka, a resident …
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The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Nwodo Martha, a former Principal Manager at Fidelity Structures Limited, before Justice H. U. Ezugwu of …
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Police in Lagos State have arrested Chimereze Chinedu for allegedly defrauding a Thai citizen of $216,000 (₦317,725,271) and ₦30 million. The arrest was confirmed by police spokesman SP Benjamin Hundeyin, …
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Samuel Balogun, 23, Arrested for Rape and Cyberstalking
By Emmanuel Ani The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, on Friday, paraded 23-year-old Samuel Balogun, accused of serious crimes including rape, cyberstalking, conspiracy, and threats …
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Seyi Olakanmi Faces Court Over Alleged Forgery and Fraud
The police arraigned 42-year-old Seyi Olakanmi before the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti on Friday, facing charges of forgery and fraud. The defendant, who has no fixed address, is on …
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By Kazeem Badmus Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ekiti State have arrested a man named Musa Abdulai, suspected of acting as an agent for bandits by supplying them with …