THE Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has decried the lack of compliance with best practices, rules and regulation in Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs in the country, stressing that it is one of the gateways to corruption in Nigeria. He made the observation …
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Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as e-Money, was released on Tuesday night following hours of interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged naira abuse and currency defacement. The businessman and socialite was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and taken …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, widely known as e-money, for allegedly violating currency regulations. Reports said that he was apprehended on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos for spraying U.S. dollars at a public event, …
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THE Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has warned Bureau De Change, BDC, Operators and other business stakeholders across the country against illegal cash smuggling He gave this charge in Kano on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at a joint sensitization program organized by …
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OPERATIVES of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, April 27, 2025 arrested 27 suspected internet fraudsters in Jalingo, Taraba State. The suspects were arrested at Fenson Guest house and mile 6 in Jalingo, based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in …
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THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, seeking to reclaim a vast estate in the city comprising 753 duplexes and apartments which has already been forfeited to the government. …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kano Zonal Directorate has commenced an investigation of $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and 200 Euros intercepted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, April 28, 2025. Oyewale …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The arrest was effected about 5 am. on Tuesday, as she returned to the country from London. Achimugu was declared wanted by the EFCC in March 2025 on allegations of …
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Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered Aisha Achimugu to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of conspiracy, money laundering, and corruption. Justice Ekwo also directed that Achimugu must appear before the …
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Justices W.l. Aziegbemhin and A.N. Erhabor of Edo State High Courts 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 Ehizojie, Chineye Isioma Christian, Obadiunor Josoph Ikechukwu, …
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