Olukoyede Felicitates with Muslims at Salah…… Calls for Keener Focus on Corruption-free Nigeria
The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on muslims across the country to emulate the golden virtues of love, care, sacrifices, truth and integrity of Allah in all things, as they celebrate Eid al Adha. He made the call…
Edo Courts Sentence 34 Internet Fraudsters to Jail
Justices A.N. Erhabor and W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Courts sitting in Benin City, between May 29 and June 4, 2025 convicted and sentenced 34 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts are; Ogbeide Osayande Bright, George Micheal, Asazobro Kindness, Asamonye…
Alleged N1.38bn Fraud: Court Adjourns Ex-P-Square Manager, Jude Okoye’s Trial till Oct 23
Justice A. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, adjourned till October 23, 2025 further hearing in the alleged N1.38bn fraud involving Jude Chigozie Okoye, elder brother and former Manager of Paul and Peter Okoye. The Lagos Zonal D…
Makurdi Courts Jail 21 Internet Fraudsters
Justices. A. Ikpambese, T.A.Igoche, W.I.Kpocho and T.A.Kume of the Benue State High court sitting in Makurdi have jailed twenty one( 21) internet fraudsters to various jail terms. They were jailed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 after pleading guilty to one -count separate charges bor…
Olukoyede Tasks Students on Exemplary Lifestyle
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged students and youths in the country to imbibe ethical behaviours and emulate the lives of people of integrity. He gave the admonition on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 through CSE…
EFCC Arraigns Two for Non-declaration of Assets in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 arraigned Benjamin Bawa and Miracle Awaje before Justice A.Bello for failure to declare their assets as required by EFCC Establishment Act 2004. The defendants refused to…
Lagos Courts Jail Two Internet Fraudsters
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of two internet fraudsters, AbdulAfeez Oluyide Olaitan and Agbo Victor Ikechukwu, before Justices Yellim Bogoro and Dehinde Dipeolu…
Olukoyede Calls for Enhanced Stakeholders’ Collaboration in Fight against Financial Crimes
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has called for enhanced synergy and collaboration between the Commission and stakeholders in tackling the menace of economic and financial crimes in the country. The Chairman made the call…
Emirs of Damaturu & Potiskum Pledge Support for EFCC in Anti-Corruption Fight
The Emirs of Damaturu and Potiskum in Yobe State have pledged their unwavering support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the fight against economic and financial crimes and other vices in their domains. The Emirs gave the change in Damaturu and Potiskum wh…
EFCC Arrests Three for Alleged Internet Fraud in Uyo
Three alleged internet fraudsters are currently being held at the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate. The all-male suspects were arrested on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, during an early morning sting operation at Mbierebe, St…
EFCC Docks Two Chinese for Alleged Illegal Dealing in Mineral Resources in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, arraigned two suspected Chinese illegal miners, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Th…
EFCC Arrests Fake Journalist for Claiming to Stop Investigation of Alleged $4.5bn PTF Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a fake Journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma for alleged extortion, impersonation and obtaining N2,000,000.00 ( Two Million Naira) under false pretence to influence the investigation of the sum of $4,500,000,000…
Fight against Insecurity is Everyone’s Battle - Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has reiterated that the fight against insecurity and corruption cannot be left in the hands of security agencies alone, stressing that every Nigerian has a critical role to play in se…
Lagos Court Jails Eight Filipinos for Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, convicted and sentenced eight Filipinos to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts are: Beverlyn Casino, Mae Eribal, Mary Grace Dela Cruz,…
EFCC Arrests Nine Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Kaduna
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in Sabo area of the state capital. The suspects were arrested on Monday, June 2, 2025. following actionable intelligence that linked them to…
EFCC Arraigns Two for False Information in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the duo of Shehu Abdu and Isah Saidu before Justice A.Isiaka for giving false information to the Commission. The defendants who were arraigned on Monday, June 2 2025 are being prosecu…
Suspected Employment Fraudster Hands Over Self to EFCC
A mild drama occurred at the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 2, 2025 when a middle -aged man walked into the office premises and reported himself for the offence of impersonation and obtaining by false pretence, citin…
Court Jails Man One Year for Internet Fraud in Lagos
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 30, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Adenuga Elijah to one year imprisonment for internet fraud. He was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commiss…
EFCC Hands over Forfeited Properties of Ex-Gov. Nnamani to AMCON in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, May 29, 2025 handed over four properties forfeited by Rainbownet Nigeria Limited, a company owned by a former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani, to the Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON in Enugu Sta…
EFCC Commences Investigation of Two Suspects in Kano for Alleged Fake $899, 800
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, has commenced investigation of two suspects arrested with counterfeit $899,800 (Eight Hundred and Ninety-Nine Thousand, Eight Hundred United States Of America Dollars. The suspects, Abubakar Hussai…
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