EFCC, NSCDC Parley against Illegal Mining in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have agreed to join forces against illegal mining, illegal oil bunkering and tax evasion in Enugu State. This collaboration was brokered on Thursday, March 28, 2024 when th…
Court Jails 17 Internet Fraudsters in Bauchi
Justices A. Muazu and M.A Sambo of the Bauch State High Court sitting in Bauch have convicted and sentenced seventeen (17) internet fraudsters to different jail terms. The convicts were jailed after pleading guilty to one –count separate charges upon their arraignment by the Gomb…
Our Anti-Corruption Fight Will Spare No One- Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has assured that the anti-graft war that he is leading will continue to be broad-based, holistic and unsparing of anyone linked with any form of economic and financial crimes. He gave…
Olukoyede Applauds Nigerian Armed Forces for Courage and Patriotism
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has commended members of the Nigerian armed forces for their gallantry and sacrifices in the face of security challenges across the country. He gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday, March…
Court Sends Internet Fraudster to Jail in Ilorin
Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Monday, March 25, 2024 convicted and sentenced Usman Harun to six months imprisonment for internet fraud. He was jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charge bordering on obtaining under fal…
Kano, Kaduna Courts Jail 42 Fraudsters for Internet Fraud and Cheating
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 42 fraudsters before Justices A.M Liman, M.N Yunusa, Darius Khobo, A.A Bello and A.A Isiaka. 32 of the convicts were jailed by Justices Liman and Yunusa of…
EFCC Arraigns Two for N20.5m Fraud in Kano
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC on Monday, March 25, 2024 arraigned Sufiyanu Yahaya and Mudassir Rabiu Idris before Justice Ibrahim Musa Karaye of the Kano State High Court on one- count separate charges bordering on misappropriation of funds to the tune of N20,…
EFCC Arrests 74 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 28, 2024 arrested seventy-four(74) suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. The alleged fraudsters were arrested at Government Residential Area, G.R.A, Shagamu, in…
"You are not Alone”, NIPSS Alumni Tell Olukoyede"
The President, Alumni Association of the National Institute ,AANI, Ambassador Emmmanuel Obi Okafor, has lauded the initiatives, drives and novel ideas of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede in offering the Commission a n…
Quantity Surveyors Seek Synergy with EFCC to Tackle Fraud in Construction Industry
President of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, NIQS, QS Kene Nzekwe has called for collaboration with the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, to tackle fraud in the construction and infrastructural sectors. He made this call in Abuja on Wednesday, March 27, 2024…
EFCC Arrests Five for Suspected Illegal Mining Activities in Ilorin
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested five persons for possession and conveyance of three truckloads of assorted solid minerals suspected to be mined without an appropriate licence. The suspects are three truck…
Court Jails 26 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, between Friday, March 22, 2024 and Tuesday March 26, 2024 secured the conviction and sentence of 26 internet fraudsters before Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court sittin…
EFCC, NFVCB Join Forces against Criminal Content in Videos
The Executive Chairman of the Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, to continually work against glamourisation of internet fraud and mutilation of currencies in films and movies meant for the public. He made the call…
National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria Confers Award on EFCC Chairman
A Non – Governmental Organisation, National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria, on Monday, 25th March, 2024, visited the EFCC Headquarters on a courtesy call and conferred on the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, “A Mrs. Ladi Kwali Platinu…
Alleged N2.2bn Oil Subsidy Fraud: EFCC Presents Additional Witness against Mamman Ali, One Other
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 25, 2024, presented another prosecution witness, Popoola Olayiwola, a staff of the Debt Management Office, DMO, against Mamman Nasir Ali and Christian Taylor, who are being prosecuted for an alleged N2.2bn oil s…
Kaduna Court Jails Three Fraudsters for Currency Racketeering
Justices J. Aikawa and Hawa'u Buhari of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna, have convicted and sentenced three currency racketeers to different jail terms. The convicts are, Adamu Seidu Abdul, Musa Gideon and Justice Musa. They were jailed on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19…
Alleged N2.7bn Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Two in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 25, 2024, arraigned the duo of Akeem Adekunle and Kayode Olusola Ayodeji before Justice I.O Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. They were arraigned on an amend…
Alleged N2.7b Fraud: Court Commences Trial May 30
Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has slated the commencement of trial of one Christopher Jackson Edeh for May 30, 2024. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 28, 2024 arraigned him before Justice Abike-Fadip…
EFCC Arraigns One for N7.1m Fraud in Sokoto
The Sokoto Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday March 21, 2024 arraigned one Ibrahim Salisu Isah before Justice Bashar Ibrahim Tambuwal of the Sokoto State High Court sitting in Sokoto. He was arraigned on a one count charge of criminal…
Port Harcourt Court Jails One for Currency Racketeering
The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 21, 2024 secured the conviction and sentencing of Azubuike Mamwu Obasi before Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for currenc…
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