EFCC Arraigns Lawyer For N30m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Thursday, October 11, 2018 arraigned a lawyer, Victor Nwadigo, before Justice Olusola Williams of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a one-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune…
Job Scam: Trial of Two NSCDC Officers Commences
Trial of staff two employees of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mainasara Malami and Emmanuel Salihu, accused of duping unsuspecting citizens in the guise of offering them jobs with their agency, got underway today at the Sokoto State High Court, Sokoto with…
Alleged N450m Fraud: Court to revoke Shinkafi's bail
Justice Fatima Murtala Aminu of the Federal High Court sitting in Gusau today threatened to revoke the bail she earlier granted to a former governor of Zamfara State, Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi, for his failure to appear in court. Shinkafi who is the second defendant in the charge, wa…
EFCC Vows to Arrest Innoson Motors Boss, Innocent Chukwuma …as Court Strikes Out Fraud Case Against Him
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has vowed to ensure that the Chairman, Innoson Motors Nigeria Limited, Innocent Chukwuma is arrested to face fraud charges in court. The Commission gave the assurance today, after Justice Olusola Williams of the Special Offences…
N19bn Paris Club Scam: Court Grants Saraki’s Aide, Makanjuola, Others N250m Bail Each
Justice Babs O. Kuewumi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 granted bail to Gbenga Makanjuola, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, and three others, who are being prosecuted for a N3.5bn fraud. Makanjuol…
EFCC Arraigns Man For $149, 950 Oil Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 arraigned one Barnabas Johnson Akojie alongside his companies, Hanston Oil & Gas Limited and Bahanston Oil & Gas Limited, before Justice Olusola Williams of the Special Offences Co…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Defrauding Army General N180m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on October 8, 2018 arraigned one Mohammed Sanni Zubair, before Justice Ijeoma L. Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on a 4-count charge of fraud. Zubair, a suspected serial fraudster, was alleged to be…
EFCC Arrests Man For Internet Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office has arrested one Oke Omoniyi Benjamin (33) from Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State for internet fraud. Benjamin was arrested following intelligence report, alleging fraudulent internet activities for which a number of…
Alleged N5bn Fraud: Shema Runs to Appeal Court
Former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema has approached the court of appeal sitting in Kaduna to set aside the ruling of the Federal High Court Katsina which had on April 23, 2018 dismissed his preliminary objection to the corruption charge brought against him by the…
NIGER DELTA YOUTHS SCORE EFCC HIGH ON EXCELLENCE
A group representing Niger Delta youths has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, saying that it has performed ‘’excellently in the discharge of its duties’’. The group, Niger Delta Youth for Practical Development, NDYPD, gave the commendation on Thursday,…
Court Adjourns Ex-Abia Gov, Kalu’s N7.6bn Fraud Trial Indefinately
Justice Muhammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, September 27, 2018 adjourned sine die the trial of a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, over his alleged involvement in a N7.6billion fraud. Kalu is standing trial alongside his for…
N4.7bn Fraud: Court Adjourns Ex-Oyo Gov, Ladoja’s Trial Indefinately
Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has adjourned sine die the ongoing trial of a former governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja. Ladoja is facing trial alongside a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Waheed Akanbi, for allegedly laund…
Gombe Senator Arraigned for N450m Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Gombe Zonal office today arraigned the duo of Senator Saidu Umar Kumo (Garkuwan Gombe) and Hon. Nuhu Poloma before Justice Nehizena Apolabi of the Federal High Court Gombe on five counts conspiracy and money laundering. The duo were al…
Court Jails Five Persons for Oil Theft
Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City on Tuesday September 25, 2018 convicted and sentenced five persons to one year imprisonment each on a two count charge bordering on oil theft. The convicts are Ernest Seimodei, Fred Kemezide, Friday Ojugbeli, Luc…
Psychic Bags Three Years for N46m Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Office on Monday, September 24, 2018, secured the conviction of one Ba’a I. Kaumi (alias Goni Ibrahim) before Justice A. A. Ndume of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on a one-count amended charge bordering o…
Court Adjourns Ex-JTF Commander, Atewe's N8.5bn Fraud Trial To Nov 27
Justice A.O. Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 adjourned till November 27, 2018 further hearing in an N8.5bn fraud case involving Maj.- Gen. Emmanuel Atewe ( retd.), a former Commander of the Joint Military Task Force, JTF. At…
Magistrate Impressed About EFCC’s Cell
The Chief Magistrate Administration of Oyo State, N. A. J. Ogunbona (Mrs) paid an inspection visit to the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today, 21 September, 2018 to inspect the state of the Commission’s Cell. The visit was in line with…
EFCC Launches Offensive Against Election Fraud, Tracks Campaign Financing by Parties
As preparations for the 2019 general election enters the home stretch, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission restates its determination to stamp out corruption in the electoral process to ensure that the will of the people is not subverted through financial inducement by d…
Court Dismisses Applications For Stay Of Proceedings In Ex-Abia Gov, Kalu's N3.2bn Fraud Case
Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, September 20, 2018, dismissed an application filed by a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu and others, seeking a stay of proceedings in a N3.2bn fraud case preferred against them by…
EFCC HAS RAISED STANDARDS IN FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION - Public Complaints Commission
The Rivers State Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission, PCC, Hon. Israel Marshall has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, saying that it has raised the standard of strategies involved in the fight against corruption. Marshall gave this commend…
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