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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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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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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By Deborah Sanusi Six internet fraudsters have been sentenced to six months in prison by the Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State. The convictions were confirmed in a …
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Audu Ishida Faces Charges in Internet Fraud Case
By Opalim Lifted The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Audu Ishida, known as Baddie Kylemilli, for alleged internet fraud. He faces charges of impersonation, retention of proceeds of …
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Ofure Prince Akpolo has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for his involvement in a $22,297.97 internet fraud. The conviction was handed down by Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the State …
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20 Internet Fraudsters Jailed in Edo State: EFCC Action
Twenty individuals involved in internet fraud have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and possession of fraudulent documents. The Economic and …
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Kaduna Courts Convict Anthony Chukwu and Others for Fraud
The Federal High Court and State High Court in Kaduna have convicted and sentenced four individuals—Anthony Chukwu, Madaki Ismail, Samson Aliyu, and Christopher Israel—on charges of internet fraud. The Economic …
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Twenty-two Chinese nationals have pleaded guilty to cyber-related crimes in Zambia, marking a significant development in a case involving a “sophisticated internet fraud syndicate.” They are part of a larger …
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Operatives from the Nigeria Police Force have apprehended crypto billionaire Linus Williams, widely known as BLord, in Abuja on Tuesday. His arrest follows serious allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, funding terrorism, …