EFCC Docks Bureau de Change Operator for Fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one Yusuf Ibrahim Karakai before Justice M Tukur of State High Court Kaduna on a one count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of funds and obtaining money by false pretence. Karakai's inv…
EFCC, ICPC Inaugurate Integrity Clubs in Enugu Schools
The South-East Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC has set up Anti-Corruption and Integrity Clubs in three secondary schools across Enugu State. The In…
EFCC Broadcasts Maiden Edition of Radio Programme in South East
The South East Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday October 5, 2018 kick-started its flagship radio programme titled: “Eagle Watch”. The programme was aired at exactly 9:15 pm across five states in the zone and beyond on the popular 92.9 Co…
N21 Bn Fraud: Court Adjourns Ex-Air Chief, Amosu's Case To Nov 13
The scheduled re-arraignment of a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesina Amosun (Rtd.) for an alleged N21bn fraud before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos could not go on today, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, as the defence raised issues ove…
Anti- Corruption Campaign: Magu Charges Youths to be Foot Soldiers
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has once again reminded the Nigeria youths of their roles in the fight against corruption. The Commission Chair, who was represented by Ayo Oyewole, Head Public Affairs Department, Ibadan Zona…
Anti- Graft War: Magu Charges Youths on good Character
The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu has tasked youths across the country, to embrace the virtues of good character in their quest for leadership and as an important condition to enlist in the anti-corruption war. H…
Court Gives Ex-Abia Gov, Kalu, Seven-Day Ultimatum To Open His Defence In Alleged N7.6bn Fraud Trial
Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, November 5, 2018, ordered a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, to return to the country within the next seven days to open his defence in an alleged N7.6bn fraud trial. Kalu is standi…
N59.7m Fraud: Court Remands 'Prophet' In Prison Custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Monday, November 5, 2018, arraigned one Prophet Cletus Ilongwo, Founder, Power of The Holy Spirit Evangelical Ministry, Lagos before Justice S.O. Solebo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lago…
N687.2m Fraud: Witness Reveals How He Kept $2m in His House For Ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi
A prosecution witness, Ekene Charles, in the trial of Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, who is being prosecuted for an alleged N687, 294, 680.00 fraud, on Monday, November 5, 2018, told Justice Raliatu Ade…
EFCC Arraigns Two for N12million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned Mariam Eyitayo and Bethrand Johnson, on November 5, 2018, before Justice Peter Affen of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Maitama, on an 11-count charge, bordering on forgery, conspiracy and obtainin…
Man Bags One Year Jail Term For Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Monday, November 5, 2018, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Eniola Kayode, a.ka. Aliyu Mohammed, to one year imprisonment before Justice O. A. Williams of the Special Offences Court sitting in I…
EFCC Acting Spokesperson
Our media partners are hereby notified that Mr. Tony Orilade, today, November 5, 2018 assumed duty as Spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Orilade, who is the Commission’s Head of Public Interface Unit, will act in Mr. Wilson Uwujaren’s stead. Uwuja…
N6.3bn Fraud: ABSENCE OF JANG STALLS TRIAL
The trial of a former governor of Plateau State Jonah Jang could not continue today October 31, 2018 due to his inability to appear in court. Jang is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Daniel Longji of the Plateau State High Cou…
N6.3bn Fraud: Witnesses reveal How Jang Diverted Funds
The trial of Jonah Jang a former Governor of Plateau State who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Daniel Longji of the Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos on a 12-count charge of abuse of office and misappropriation of fu…
EFCC Seeks Final Forfeiture of Patience Jonathan's $8.4m, N9.2bn
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, October 29, 2018 moved an application seeking the final forfeiture of the sums of $8, 435, 788.84 and N9.2bn linked to Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The application was suppor…
EFCC Scores Legal Victory As A'Court Upholds Judgment in N 789.6m Subsidy case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday October 25 posted remarkable legal victory as the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal upheld the judgment of the Lagos State High Court which on January 26, 2018, convicted and sentenced two oil marketers, Emmanuel…
EFCC Re-arraigns Ex-Jigawa Gov, Lamido, Sons over N1.35bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday October 24, 2018 re-arraigned a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, on a 43-count amended charge bordering on abuse of office and money laundering before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, si…
EFCC Docks Two over N16.4m Fraud
Two suspected fraudsters, Allen Ruskin and Prince Amakiri Geoffrey, were on October 22, 2018 arraigned before Justice A. B. Mohammed of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Gudu, Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Ruskin and Amakiri were…
Graft Suit Against Oshiomhole: EFCC WAS NOT SERVED
Ahead of the November 19 date for the consideration of the preliminary objection by All Progressives Party National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, challenging the competence of the suit which seeks to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arrest and commence…
N2.2bn Fraud: Ex- Ekiti Gov, Fayose, Gets N50m Bail
Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, granted bail to a former governor of Ekiti State , Ayodele Fayose, who is facing trial over an alleged N2.2bn fraud, in the sum of N50m( Fifty Million Naira). The former…
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