Court Jails 15 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of 15 internet fraudsters before Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. They were jailed between May 24 and May 30, 2024. The convicts a…
EFCC Arraigns Two for Alleged Currency Racketeering in Enugu
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, May 31, 2024 arraigned the duo of Nweke Daniel Kelechi and Iroude Chibuzor before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State. They were…
NSITF Seeks EFCC's Intervention against Forgery of Its Certificates
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF has sought the assistance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to stem the tide of forgery of its certificates by fraudulent companies and individuals for the purpose of securing contracts. The appeal was made on Fri…
Court Jails Two Fraudsters in Gombe for N3.5m Land Fraud
Justice J.A Kereng of the Gombe State High Court sitting in Gombe on Friday, May 30 2024 convicted and sentenced the duo of Umar Bakari and Musa Aliyu Hinna for land fraud to the tune of N3, 525,000( Three Million, Five Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand Naira only). Bakari and Hin…
Confederation Cup: EFCC FC Defeats Wikki Tourists FC to Qualify for Quarter Finals
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Football Club, EFCC, FC, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 booked a place at the quarter finals of the ongoing Confederation Cup after beating Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi State in a game that ended 0-1. The crucial win marks the first time in…
Contractor Admits Receiving N2.17b from Office of NSA for no Project
A contractor, Olugbenga Obadina who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for receiving payments from the Office of the National Security Adviser, (NSA) on November 28, 2015 without any contractual agreement on Monday, May 20, 2024 before Justi…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged N14.4m Fraud in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 arraigned one Abdulmalik Jimoh Itopa Courage before Justice A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna on one-count charge of criminal breach of trust involvin…
NCS, Military School Alumni Seek Enhanced Collaboration with EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has received accolades for maintaining a high level of professionalism, courage and resilience in the anti-corruption fight despite the challenges it faces in the course of duty. The accolades came on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from…
EFCC , NSCDC Strengthen Ties against Oil Theft, Illegal Mining in Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC have agreed to enhance their collaboration in the fight against illegal oil bunkering, illegal mining and other economic crimes in the Niger Delta region. The agreement was…
EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 31, 2024 arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters at different axes of Abuja. While 18 of them were arrested at Dawaki axis , the remaining 12 were arrested at other locations of Abuja. Their arrest…
EFCC Charges Nigerians on Tax Obligations
The Kano Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, DCE Ibrahim Shazali , has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to always fulfill their tax obligation in order to place Nigeria on the path of sustainable development . He also charged the Federa…
24 Internet Fraudsters Bag Jail Terms in Abakaliki
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have secured the conviction and sentence of 24( Twenty-four) internet fraudsters before Justice H. I. O. Oshomah of the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The convicts are; Chidieber…
Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council Commends EFCC
The Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), on Monday May 27, 2024 commended the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its fight against economic and financial crimes and oth…
Emir of Ilorin Salutes EFCC’s Doggedness in Corruption Fight
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for demonstrating resilience in the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He gave the commendation in Ilorin on Tuesday, Ma…
Gombe Court Jails One for N4.8m Land Scam
Justice Abdulhamid Yakubu of the Gombe State High Court on May 29, 2024 convicted and sentenced one Aliyu Mohammed to twelve - months imprisonment for land scam to the tune of N4,800,000 ( Four Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira). Mohammed was jailed after pleading guilty to on…
EFCC Arrests Five Suspected Illegal Bureau de Change Operators in Maiduguri
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 arrested five suspected illegal bureau de change operators in Maiduguri, Borno State. The suspects were arrested in Borno State Hajj Camp, situated at Sir Kas…
Court Jails Woman Six Months For Currency Racketeering In Lagos
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi to six months imprisonment for currency racketeering. Gbadamosi was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic…
Alleged Purchase of Forged Bank Notes: Lagos Court Adjourns Trial of Four Till July
Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 adjourned till July 2, 2024 adoption of final written addresses in the trial of the quartet of Mark Obisesan, Olumide Mcintouch, Bolaji Bakare and Goodluck Bazunu, who are being p…
EFCC Secures 3,175 Convictions, Recovers N156 Billion in One Year
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the Commission secured 3175 convictions and recovered N156, 276,691,242.30 (One Hundred and Fifty-six Billion, Two Hundred and Seventy-Six Million, Six Hundred and N…
EFCC Arraigns One for Alleged Currency Racketeering in Enugu
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 arraigned one Nwachukwu Ifeanyi, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State. Ifeanyi was arraigned on a two-count…
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