How I Received Over N1bn from Ali Bello for Renovation Of his Houses-Witness
The trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman before Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, continued on Monday, July 15, 2024, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting its seventh Prosecution Witness, PW7. The EFCC is prosecuting Ali Bell…
How I Received Over N1bn from Ali Bello for Renovation Of his Houses-Witness
The trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman before Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, continued on Monday, July 15, 2024, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting its seventh Prosecution Witness, PW7. The EFCC is prosecuting Ali Bell…
Six Internet Fraudsters Bag Jail Terms in Calabar
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has convicted and sentenced six internet fraudsters to six months imprisonment each for criminal impersonation, love scam and identity theft. The convicts are: Chibo Udoka (aka Zxoya Andric, Kelly Rose, Chimata Ha…
Court Jails Three Illegal Bureau de Change Operators in Maiduguri
Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has convicted and sentenced three illegal bureau de change operators to one year imprisonment each. They were arraigned on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic a…
Anti-Graft War: Olukoyede Seeks Stronger Means of Strengthening Whistle Blowing
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called for more functional and effective ways of strengthening the whistle blowing policy of the government in order to solidify the fight against economic and financial crimes and other…
EFCC Arraigns former Power Minister Saleh Mamman for Alleged N33.8bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, arraigned a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. He was arraigned on a 12 -count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit mo…
EFCC Arraigns former Power Minister Saleh Mamman for Alleged N33.8bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, arraigned a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. He was arraigned on a 12 -count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit mo…
2024 African Anti-Corruption Day: Olukoyede Calls for Stronger Commitment to Whistle Blowing
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called for enhanced and consistent commitment to whistle blowing by Nigerians from all walks of life to tackle the menace of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He ma…
NLNG Boss to Olukoyede: “We are Proud of You”
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNGL, Dr. Philip Mshelbila has expressed satisfaction and confidence in the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, assuring that he is proud of its Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyed…
NLNG Boss to Olukoyede: “We are Proud of You”
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNGL, Dr. Philip Mshelbila has expressed satisfaction and confidence in the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, assuring that he is proud of its Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyed…
EFCC, NOUN to Review MOU for Enhanced Collaboration
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, have reached an agreement to re-strategise and come up with a more mutually-beneficial Memorandum of Understanding, MoU to strengthen the fight against economic and financial cr…
Court Jails Three for Internet Fraud in Kaduna
Justice A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced the trio of Saadu Salisu, Omoruyi Osavbie (a.k.a Antonio Hendo Henderson) and Daniel Japheth (a.k.a Cain Steven) to various jail terms for internet fraud. The convicts were prosecuted b…
2024 African Union Anti-corruption Day: EFCC, Partners Walk against Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to engage its stakeholders in a Road Walk to commemorate the 2024 African Union Anti-corruption Day with the theme: "Effective Whistleblowing for Corruption-Free Nigeria”. Executive Chairman of the Commission…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $16,500 , N127m Diverted From NIMASA Treasury
Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of $16,500 and N127m, which were fraudulently diverted from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. The funds are…
Olukoyede Vows not to Relent in Fight against Corruption
The Executive Chairman of The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, on Monday, July 8, 2024, reiterated the Commission’ s determination to intensify the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption without let or hindrance. He…
Olukoyede Clinches Anti- Graft Accountability Award
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has been named Nigerian foremost anti- graft accountability champion. This was disclosed in Abuja on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service organised by Th…
EFCC Blasts Mompha, Challenges Him to Prove Corruption Allegation.
The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to the malicious and unsubstantiated statement made by the embattled Ismaila Mustapha, (a.k.a Mompha) alleging corruption by operatives of the Commission. The claim, coming from an accused in a cr…
We Won’t Allow our Youths to Derail-Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called on all well-meaning Nigerians to support the Commission in its effort to redeem the youth from the path of derailment. He made the call in Abuja on Friday, July 5, 2024 when…
$370,000 Internet Fraud: How an Alleged Fraudster & Family Defrauded Me- American Victim
The third Prosecution Witness, PW3, in the ongoing trial of Nwachi Chidozie Kingsley, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, told justice U.P Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja, how the defendant and his entire family allegedly conspired and defrauded her of t…
Alleged N4.8bn Fraud: Court Adjourns Cletus Ibeto’s Trial Till Oct 24
Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, adjourned till October 24, 2024 further hearing in the alleged N4.8bn fraud trial involving Cletus Ibeto, Chairman, Ibeto Energy Development Company. Ibeto alongside Ibeto Energy Develop…
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