In a recent crackdown on internet fraud, Nigerian authorities have apprehended 13 students from Usmanu Danfodio University, located in the northwestern city of Sokoto. This is part of a broader …
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EFCC Arrests 37 Fraud Suspects, Officer Killed in Anambra During Operation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the arrest of 37 internet fraud suspects in Anambra State, following a tragic incident in which one of its officers, Aminu Sahabi …
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Oluwaseun, also known as Odeyemi Hammed Oluwaseun, has been convicted by Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin for internet fraud, impersonation, and obtaining money under …
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EFCC Issues Arrest Warrant for Mercy Chinwo’s Manager, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu
A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an arrest warrant for Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The warrant was granted following a motion filed …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that Jonathan Okunbor, a suspect under investigation for an alleged N6 billion fraud, was a witness in the ongoing Edo …
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EFCC Arrests 5 Katsina Revenue Officials for Diverting Over N1.2 Billion
Kano, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five officials from the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue for allegedly diverting N1,294,337,676.53 of the Katsina State …
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Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, “Young Billionaire,” Convicted in Cybercrime Case
Abuja, Nigeria – Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, also known as “Young Billionaire,” has been convicted by the Federal High Court in Abuja for impersonation and money laundering. The Economic and Financial …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated Joy Enwa, the Accountant General of Delta State, as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion …
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Nigerian Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding 139 Australians of $8 Million Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Nigerian man for allegedly defrauding 139 Australians of …
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Nigerian Entrepreneur Osang Usie Otukpa Arrested in $8M Scam Targeting Australians Osang Usie Otukpa, a Nigerian entrepreneur known for his footwear company Flykicks, has been arrested after allegedly defrauding 139 …