Religion, Key to Winning Fight against Corruption- Magu
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has identified religion as key in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Magu made the disclosure on Monday, June 24, 2019 while receiving delegation from the Interfaith Mediation Centre, I…
EFCC Ibadan Zone Secures 83 Convictions, Recovers N116m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, has in the last six months, secured 83 convictions and recovered N116,945,981.68 (One Hundred and Sixteen Million, Nine Hundred and Forty-five Thousand, Nine Hundred and Eighty-one Kobo). The Zonal Head, Fri…
EFCC Arrests 16 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Delta
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in an early morning raid on Saturday, June 22, 2019 arrested 16 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideout in Ughoton and Udu communities, Warri, Delta State. The suspects who are betw…
EFCC Nabs 18 Suspected Yahoo Boys
Operatives of the special task force of the Uyo Zonal Office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday June 20, 2019, made a harvest of eleven suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as 'Yahoo Boys' in an apartment on Parliamentary Extension, Akai Efa,…
EFCC Will Protect Nigeria’s Image – Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has assured Nigerians that the anti-corruption agency will continue to protect the image of the country. He made the pledge in Ibadan on Friday, June 21, 2019 while featuring on a live radio…
N5.2bn Fraud: Court Discharges Dr Abdullahi Aliyu, Jails Five REA Directors
Justice Adebukola Banjoko of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, sitting in Gudu, Abuja, convicted and sentenced former directors of the Rural Electricity Agency, REA, to various jail terms for their culpability in the N5.2billion scam. The convicts include Engr. Samu…
DNFIs Safe Havens for Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing- Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu on Thursday, June 20, 2019 described Designated Non Financial Institutions, DNFIs, as safe havens for money laundering activities by criminals. Magu made this declaration at a one day zonal wo…
AITEO CUP: EFCC FC Outshines Sunshine
The EFCC FC on June 19, 2019, beats Sunshine Stars FC of Akure in AITEO Cup round of 32. The match which was played at Edo University, Iyanmo, Edo State, ended 1-0 in favour of the Anti-graft agency. EFCC FC won a penalty when a striker was brought down by the Goal Keeper of Suns…
N14 bn Police Pension Fraud: Again, Dangabar's Absence Stalls Trial
The trial of former director in the Police Pension Office, Esai Dangabar and others for alleged N14 billion pension fraud could not continue today, Thursday, June 20, 2019 before Justice Hussein Baba Yusuf of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja due to his absence. D…
$3,600 Scam: EFCC Secures Conviction of Internet Fraudster
Justice Venchak S. Gaba of the Federal High Court Kwali, FCT, Abuja, on Thursday, June 20, 2019, sentenced and convicted one Okosun Barry Azeta to two months imprisonment for defrauding one Jaime, a Mexican to the tune of $3,600 (Three Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars), after he ple…
Shun Corruption, Magu Urges Youth
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has charged the youth to join hands in the fight against corruption and other fraud related offences. He made the call yesterday, June 19, 2019 in Arewa House, Kaduna, while speaking on the to…
Internet Fraudster Bags One Year Imprisonment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office has secured the conviction of one Okhiemwen Roland Ekata [a.k.a Zamani Baron Wellington) before Justice A. A. Demi-Ajayi of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Ekata was arrai…
Man Bags 10 Years for Obtaining Goods by Trick
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Gombe Zonal Office on Thursday, June 20, 2015 secured the conviction of one Alhaji Abdullahi Usman before Justice Abubakar Jauro of the Gombe State High Court. Usman faced a one-count charge, bordering on obtaining goods by fals…
Alleged N12.4m Fraud: Couple Docked, Remanded In Prison
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Thursday, June 20, 2019, arraigned one Hilary Ogbobe alongside his wife, Dorothy Ijeomo, and a firm, Marine Mayor Limited, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos…
Dalori, Galaxy Boss Lands in Prison
Babagana Abba Dalori, Director/CEO, Galaxy Transport and Construction Company was on Thursday, 20 June, 2019 remanded in Kuje Prisons, Abuja by Justice Venchak S. Gaba of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, sitting in Kwali. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Two Yahoo-Boys Convicted in Abeokuta
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Thursday, June 20, 2019 secured the conviction of Adeleke Olumayowa Adeyinka and Agbomabiwon Abiodun, who were found guilty of internet-related offences. They were convicted by Justice Mohammed Abubakar o…
EFCC Arrests 27 Suspected Fraudsters in Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested 27 suspected fraudsters for offences bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences, forgery and possession of fraudulent documents. The suspects are: Joshua Awoyemi, Sadiq Adeola…
Court Adjourns Ex-Niger Gov, Aliyu’s N2bn Fraud Trial to Sep 10
Justice Mikailu Abdullahi of a Niger State High Court, sitting in Minna, has adjourned the trial of a former governor of the state, Babangida Aliyu and two others for an alleged N2 billion fraud to September 10, 2019. Aliyu is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
EFCC Arrests 27 Suspected Yahoo-Boys in Osogbo, Recovers 8 Exotic Cars, Other Items
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Thursday, June 20, 2019 swept on hideouts of suspected internet fraudsters in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, and smoked out 27 suspects among whom were four ladies suspected to be their gir…
Internet Fraudster Bags One Year Imprisonment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office has secured the conviction of one Okhiemwen Roland Ekata [a.k.a Zamani Baron Wellington) before Justice A. A. Demi-Ajayi of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Ekata was arrai…
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