EFCC Arraigns Man for Obtaining N32.4m by False Pretence in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Jande Michael Aondoaseer before Justice Darius Khobo of the State High Court, sitting in Kaduna State for fraud. He was arraigned on a one-count charge, bordering on impersonatio…
SCUML Emerges Nigeria’s Most Effective Regulatory Agency of the Year 2025
The Special Unit Against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, was declared Nigeria's Most Effective Regulatory Agency of The Year 2025, in Abuja. Governance Today Nigeria, in collaboration with African In…
How Ponzi Scheme Operator Diverted Victims’ N91.5m Through Unlicensed MFB in Enugu- Witness
The trial of an alleged notorious ponzi scheme operator in Enugu State, Chinedu Roland Okoronkwo continued on Friday, September 26, 2025 before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State with a witness, narrating to the Cour…
Olukoyede Harps on Integrity at Passing out of Fresh EFCC Cadets
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged new cadets of the Commission to be driven by the values of integrity and discipline in the course of their duties as officers of the EFCC. He gave the charge on Friday, Sep…
Court Jails Man One Year for Impersonation in Lagos
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Imran Mujeeb Ayomide to one year imprisonment for impersonation. Ayomide was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonati…
Court Jails Four for Internet Fraud in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of four internet fraudsters before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, M…
Court Throws out N504.3m Case against EFCC's Sting Operation
Justice C.A.Obiozor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin City on Thursday, September 25, 2025 dismissed a case brought against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by Christopher E. Mene Esq, seeking the payment of N4,375,000 as special damages and N500 mill…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged Stealing in Enugu
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 arraigned one Ani Ugochukwu Augustine before Justice Ngozi Orji of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, for alleged stealing. He was arrai…
EFCC Arrests 49 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Akwa Ibom State
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested forty nine( 49) suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation carried out at different locations in Akwa Ibom State. 31( thirty-one) of the suspects were arrested on Monda…
Collaboration, Deep Understanding Imperative in Corruption Fight - EFCC
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, reiterated the need for collaboration and deep understanding of issues involved in tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruptio…
EFCC Arraigns One for N9m Fraud in Maiduguri
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 arraigned one Ali Mohammed before Justice Mohammed Maina of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri. The defendant was arraigned on a two- count charge bordering on…
Ex-Legislative Aide Jailed Eight Years for N120.5m Employment Scam in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, September 22, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of a former legislative aide and banker, Mr. Goni Yilkan, for offences bordering on obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N1…
Poor Parenting Driving Youths’ Involvement in Financial Crimes, Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has attributed youths’ involvement in economic and financial crimes to parenting failures and neglect by members of the family unit. He made the observation in Kaduna on Friday, September…
Alleged N3.1b Fraud: Suswam's Trial Stalled for Failure to Commence Defence
The trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja was on Monday, September 22, 2025 stalled due to defendant’s inability to commence his defence. Suswan, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omoda…
EFCC, Korean National Police Agency Sign MoU on Tackling Financial Crimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Office of Investigation, Korean National Police Agency, KNPA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on tackling economic and financial crimes and strengthening institutional capacities. The signing of t…
Olukoyede Advocates Elaborate Reforms to Reduce Foreign Investment Risks in Africa
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has described elaborate reforms as the panacea to investment risks across the African continent. He made this disclosure on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Washington DC, United States o…
EFCC Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Warri, Owerri
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, have arrested thirty-seven (37) suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State and Owerri in Imo State. They were arrested on Friday, September 19, 2025 for their alleged invol…
EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Niger State
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, comprising 18 males and one female. They were arrested on Friday, September 19, 2025 following…
Anti-graft War: Olukoyede Reiterates Need for Urgent Passage of Whistleblower Protection Law.
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called for the urgent passage of the Whistleblower Protection Law as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against corruption in the country. He made the call in Lagos on Wednesd…
Edo Court Jails 10 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of 10 internet fraudsters before Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City. The convicts are: Okoro Emmanuel, Billwise James Dikoru,…
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