OPERATIVES of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters in simultaneous sting operations in Awka, Anambra State and Enugu township, Enugu State. The suspects were identified as Stanley Okechukwu, Chukwudi Michael, Nnaife Onyedika, Nnamdi Christian, Pascal Akachukwu, Ekeme Christian …
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THE immediate past Commissioner for Works and Transport in Kwara, Mr Rotimi Illiyasu, has dismissed speculations of his invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial misappropriation. Iliyasu noted that the widely circulated report said he was grilled by the EFCC over projects he handled while …
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THE Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested no fewer than 29 suspected internet fraudsters, otherwise known as Yahoo boys. In a statement shared on its verified X handle, EFCC said the arrest was made on Friday, September 15, in a sting operation in …
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FIFTEEN internet fraudsters have been jailed by an Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. The court, presided by Justice M. Itsueli, sentenced the fraudsters after convicting them of offences bordering on internet fraud and obtaining under false pretences. The convicts are Seth Chukwumah, Hart James Okoh, Berta Aghogho …
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THE Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Emmanuel Ajibola Obakin for allegedly stealing N251,685,000 belonging to a firm, Lee Fakino Nigeria Limited. The EFCC made these declarations via a statement issued on Tuesday. Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, in the statement …
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Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation following a series of intelligence reports linking the suspects to all kinds of online …
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Civil society organizations have engaged the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other relevant government agencies in the fight against corruption in the public sector. This is in line with the event theme: “CSOs Strategic Alliance and Think-tank Against Procurement Corruption,” which was organized by …
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THE suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has refused to hire a legal representative despite being confined in the custody of the Department of State Services for exactly 67 days since June 14, 2023, sources disclosed to Sunday PUNCH Bawa, who is currently being held …
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OPERATIVES of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. The suspects are: Godwin Ogbonna, Bright Chidozie, Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Ifesi Isaac, Collins Nnachi, Micheal Nnamdi, Ikechukwu Derrick Anya, Nneji Onyebuchi, …
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THE Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Oyo State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have vowed to join forces in tackling illegal mining activities in the State. This agencies made the commitment on Thursday, August 17, 2023 when the Acting Zonal …
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