EFCC Arrests 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja
The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, April 25, 2025 arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested at Mararaba in Nasarawa State following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in cybercrimes…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Property to FG
Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, April 25, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of a property to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The property is located at 26, Tolu Road, Olodi Apapa, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of…
Court Jails Man for N1.2m Fraud in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of one Darlington Ogihonmwanghomwan before Justice A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna. Ogihonmwanghomwan was prosecuted on a one-cou…
Court Remands Musician, Terry Apala for Alleged Naira Mutilation in Lagos
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, April 25, 2025, remanded a musician, Terry Alexander Ejeh, otherwise known as Terry Apala, in a Correctional Centre for alleged mutilation of the Naira notes. He was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal…
Olukoyede Confident EFCC Athletes will Excel in OSOM Games
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has expressed optimism in the abilities of the Commission’s athletes to emerge in flying colours at the ongoing 6th One Service, One Medal, OSOM Games, taking place in Abuja. He disclo…
Cyber-Terrorism: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of 73 Properties Linked to Chinese Suspects in Lagos
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday , April 23, ordered the interim forfeiture of 73 properties, including 1,596 laptop computers recovered from Chinese involved in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.They are members of the syndi…
EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos. They were arrested during a sting operation on Friday, April 25 , 2025 at Maple and Jand Court, Royal Pine Estate, Orchid Ro…
EFCC Arrests 13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja
Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. EFCC, have arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in their hideout in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja, following credible intelligence on their s…
EFCC Arraigns Lexicon Multiconcept Media CEO for N459m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Lexicon Multiconcept Media Limited, Osabohem Alex Ologbosele, his company and one of his staff, Augustine Osas Iyoha before Justice E. Akpan of the Federal High Court sitting in Abu…
EFCC, NSC Collaborate on National Sports Development
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Sport Commission, NSC are set to deepen collaboration and partnership towards improved sports development in the country. The resolution was reached on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 when the Sports Committee of the E…
EFCC Alerts Public on Fake Land Vendors in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a fake land vendor, Nwobo Williams Chibuike in Abuja. He was arrested for allegedly defrauding members of the public through offers of fake plots of land in Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegy…
Emir of Ilorin Pledges Support for EFCC in Anti-Corruption Crusade
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has pledged the unwavering support of the traditional institution of the State to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its rele…
Court Jails Man Eight Years for Impersonation in Lagos
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Tobor Efeturi Godspower to eight years imprisonment for impersonation. Godspower was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Fi…
EFCC Seeks Deeper Collaboration with Police
The Director of Investigations, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Commander of the EFCC, CE Abdulkarim Chukkol has called for deeper collaboration between officers of the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force. He made the call in Abuja while on a courtesy visit to…
Encomiums As Olushesi Bows Out of Service
Excitement, pomp and pageantry rent the air as the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC on April 15, 2025 held a colourful pull out parade for its retired Zonal Director, Commander of the EFCC, CE Kamal Olushesi. The event which held in Go…
Law Enforcement Agencies Pledge Support for EFCC in South-East
Law enforcement agencies in Enugu State have echoed their unwavering support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its bid to tackle economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the South-East. This support came when the Acting Zonal Director…
Press Statement: SCUML Certificate Is Not CLEARANCE BY EFCC
ST Technologies (not CBEX) registered with the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML in line with Section 17 of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. Registration is a statutory requirement for all Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Profes…
Court Jails 23 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
Justices W.l. Aziegbemhin and A.N. Erhabor of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City between April 11 and 17 convicted and sentenced 23 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts are: Uzorchukwu Peace Udoka, Erubasa Oghenetega, David Ogwunu, Jude Okólie, Lucky Eh…
Olukoyede Bags Integrity Award
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has once again been recognized for his unrelenting commitment to transparency, justice, and integrity in the fight against corruption and other financial crimes as he was conferred with…
Lagos Court Jails Businessman, Company for Refusal to Accept Naira as Legal Tender
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, April 17, 2025 convicted and sentenced a businessman, Aniogor Godswill Obiajulu and his company, ICE BY CW to five years imprisonment for their refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender. Ob…
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