Dasukigate: Court Revokes Obadina’s Bail
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja on January 21, 2019 revoked the bail of Olugbenga Obadina, Managing Director of Almond Properties Limited, who is standing trial on an eight-count charge bordering on money laundering, and ordered that he should be remanded i…
EFCC Arraigns Man For $1.6m Dud Cheque
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on January 21, 2019, arraigned one Ayodeji Ibrahim Oluokun along with his company, Peak Petroleum Industry Nigeria Limited, before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on a two-count charge bor…
EFCC Arraigns ‘Pastor’ for Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, on January 21, 2019 arraigned one Pastor Isaac Arabambi along with his company, Heroes Investment Company Limited before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on a…
Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: Obanikoro Testifies Against Ex-Gov. Fayose
A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Monday, January 21, 2018, told Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos how in 2014, he gave various sums of money to a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, who is being…
Magu Raises Alarm over Name Dropping, Extortion. Warns General Public against Impersonators
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, has raised the alarm over the illegal action of some people using his name to defraud innocent Nigerians on the guise of securing favours from him. He insisted that he has never instructe…
Let's Fight Corruption Together, EFCC Charges Lawyers
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has charged lawyers across the country to join hands with the EFCC in the fight against corruption. “The anti-corruption crusade needs your unalloyed support,” he said. Magu gave the charge while…
Court Gives Stringent Conditions for Granting Chinese National, Li Yang Ping’s Application to Travel for Medicals
Justice Babatunde Quadri of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on January 18, 2019 gave stringent conditions for granting Chinese national, Li Yan Ping’s application to travel out of Nigeria for medicals. Ping is standing trial for a $300,000 money laundering charge leveled against h…
EFCC Arraigns Man for N1m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, on January 18, 2019 arraigned one Ennis Olayinka Sunday before Justice M. L. Owolabi of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on a one-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, contrar…
EFCC Arrests Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested six suspected Internet fraudsters in separate raids carried out at various times across a number of locations in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The suspects: Chemezie Valentine Ezeife, Onwochei…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Ibadan Zonal Office on January 17, 2019 arraigned one Afolabi Ridwan before Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering and possession of document…
EFCC Rallies Nigerians against Voter's Inducement in Kaduna
As part of its sensitization efforts to enlighten the public against vote buying and inducements, the Kaduna Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, held a rally at the Murtala square Kaduna on January 17, 2019. The rally which began with a road walk f…
EFCC Nabs 'Pastor' for N27.9m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, arrested Anu Ojo Olakonori, a self-acclaimed Pastor and founder of Angel on Guard Ministries for a N27.9 million fraud. Olakonori was arrested following a petition by the victim. The complainant a…
Fire Service Sensitizes EFCC Staff In Kano
The Kano State Command of the Federal Fire Service on January 17, 2019 held a sensitization exercise for staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on safety measures to prevent fire outbreak, and how to manage a fire incident. Fire Officer, Sabo Abdullahi gave…
Man Bags One Year for Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office on January 17, 2019 secured the conviction of Umar Galadima at the Federal high court sitting in Kaduna, Kaduna State. The convict was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence.…
EFCC Arraigns Motor Dealer for N2.9m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office, on January 17, 2019 arraigned a motor dealer, Emmanuel Adiele before Justice Mohammed Abubakar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a one-count charge bordering on obta…
Surety Bags 3 Years for Impersonation ....Another One Year for Fraud
Justice J.K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on January 17, 2019 convicted and sentenced Festus Aniedel to three years imprisonment without an option of fine. Aniedel had stood surety for Victor Etsede, a suspect being investigated by th…
Say No to Vote Buying, EFCC Charges Electorate
The Benin Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mailafia Yakubu, has reiterated the call by the acting EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, for Nigerians to shun vote buying during the next general election. Yakubu stated this on January 17, 2019 during the fl…
Court Adjourns Andrew Yakubu’s Money Laundering Case to Mar 27
Justice A.R. Mohammed of a Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed March 27, 2019 for adoption of written addresses in a no-case submission filed by Andrew Yakubu, who is standing trial for a six-count charge, bordering on money laundering offence and false declaration of assets. The…
EFCC Arraigns Five for N466m Bank Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office on January 16, 2019 arraigned Bashir Abdullahi Mohammed, Oche Ogenyi, Adefila Taofile Kayode, Rabiu Aliko Lawal and Mmadu Mathew before justice Mohammed Tukur of a Kaduna State High Court, on a two-count char…
Love Scam: Fraudster Bags 12 Months Jail Term
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 secured the conviction of one Onovo Osita Malachy at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State. The convict was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on obtaini…
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