An Inspector of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abel Isah Dickson, has died after a scuffle with two colleagues over items collected from a suspect. The items include medications and some cash. The two colleagues, Assistant Superintendent of EFCC, Apata Oluwaseun Odunayo and Inspector of EFCC, Ogbuji Titu …
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EFCC Re-arrests Mompha Over N6bn Money Laundering Allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday said the social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha (alias Mompha), charged with N6 billion money laundering had been re-arrested. The EFCC counsel, Mr Suleiman Suleiman, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that the prosecution in collaboration with its international partners had secured …
Read More »Fire Incident Will Not Affect Our Operations —Says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assured the public that the Friday fire incident at its Enugu Zonal Command will not affect its operations. EFCC Spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren said this in statement in Abuja on Monday. He said the commission’s secretary, Dr George Ekpungu, said this during an …
Read More »BREAKING: Fire Guts EFCC Building In Enugu State
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed a fire incident at its office in Enugu State. One of the buildings within the Zonal Command was consumed by the inferno. EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren issued a statement Friday afternoon. The incident which occurred at about 12.30 am …
Read More »EFCC Arrests 34 Suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ In Delta
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested no fewer than 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Oghara, Delta state. The suspects include Ese Collins, Benjamin A. Ifeanyi, Akparoboke Oghenero, Uti Jerry, Otega John, Joshua Broka, Jethro Saapila, Goodluck Ottwowatiohwo, Adilike Precious, Uvbierimi Raphael, Oyadan Clinton, Isusu …
Read More »Tinubu Group Warns Against Picking Senate President With EFCC Case
The Tinubu National Alliance, a support group for Tinubu/Shettima has declared that Nigeria can’t afford a Senate President with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cases. According to the support group, since Tinubu’s government will be that of National Competence, added that anyone with EFCC case should not be …
Read More »EFCC Raids Popular University, Arrests 19 Students
OPERATIVES of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Akwa Ibom State, have arrested 19 students of the Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat-Enin, for suspected internet-related offences. The suspects were arrested on Friday at their private hostels, Obong Abasi Lodge and Mfon Obong Lodge both located at Ikot Akpadem …
Read More »Six Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Abuja
SIX suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja. The Commission disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The suspects were arrested at the Jahi and Dawaki axes of the Capital City, following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities …
Read More »Alleged N3bn Fraud: Court Continues Ali Bello’s Trial May 30
THE trial of the alleged N3 billion fraud charge brought against Ali Bello, nephew of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, and three others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been adjourned to May 30 and 31. When the matter in the suit marked ABJ/CR/573/2022 (FRN Vs. …
Read More »EFCC Warns NPOs Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) in the Northeast against money laundering and terrorism financing. EFCC’s Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, met with NPOs in the region at a workshop in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. SCUML Director, Daniel Isei addressed the …
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