Mass Sweep: EFCC, NIS, NCoS Deport 192 Foreigners Convicted For Cyber-Terrorism
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In a serious efforts to make Nigeria free of crimes and criminalities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in partnership with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has finally deported the remaining 51 foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial […]
EFCC Confirms Arrest Of 74 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja after a raid on Joyous Hotel in Nyanya. The operatives of the commission recovered 86 mobile phones, a rifle pistol, and three motorcycles during the operation. The suspects will be arraigned in court soon, although the exact date has not […]
Court Jails 15 Foreign Nationals for Cybercrime, Internet Fraud
A federal high court in Lagos has sentenced 15 foreign nationals to one year in prison each for their involvement in cyber-terrorism and internet-related fraud. The convicted individuals, 11 from the Philippines, two from China, one from Malaysia, and one from Indonesia, were found guilty of charges filed by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
AGF Clears Air On EFCC, ICPC Recovered Looted Funds, Say It’s $105.9m In 2024, Not $967.5bn
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In order to set the record straight and give Nigerian public the right information on the recovered looted funds thus far, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has clarified that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […]
‘We’ve Made Progress’: EFCC Updates on CBEX Crypto Fraud Probe
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency says it has recovered some money linked to a major crypto investment scam that cost Nigerians an estimated 1.3 trillion naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that it has made progress in its investigation into CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), a digital trading platform that promised investors 100% returns in just […]
EFCC Mulls Inviting Tompolo Over Alleged Naira Abuse Says Nobody Is Above “The” Law
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the agency might likely invites Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for alleged naira abuse on his 54th birthday ceremony. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in an X post on Monday. Many Nigerians had taken to social media on Sunday to draw the […]
Breaking: EFCC Uncovers N80bn in Sacked Refinery MD’s Account, Arrests Top Officials Over $2.9bn Fraud
.…….Billions Vanish as Anti-Graft Agency Probes Mismanagement of Refinery Rehabilitation Funds The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the recently sacked managing directors and several top officials of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries over alleged massive fraud involving funds earmarked for the rehabilitation of the facilities. In a shocking revelation, EFCC […]
Court Orders EFCC to Release Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu from its custody within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the ruling on Wednesday, said Achimugu should be freed under the same conditions of administrative bail previously granted to her by the […]
CBEX Operations Kick Off Amid N1.2tn EFCC Probe, SEC Ban
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) trading platform has begun operations despite the probe launched by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N1.2 trillion digital fraud. The development was disclosed by two traders on Wednesday, who added that the platform announced fresh withdrawal options to restore investor confidence following the […]
BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested business executive and socialite Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu at the Abuja Airport. Her legal team revealed that Achimugu was arrested around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, shortly after arriving in the country from London. Achimugu’s lawyer had previously informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that she would […]