The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest on charges bordering on money laundering and tax fraud, officials familiar with the matter said. Pascal Okechukwu, his real name, was arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday, but anti-graft officials hushed the development amidst pressure …
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Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC, have arrested eighty (80) suspects for alleged internet- related activities in Ibadan, Oyo State. Forty (40) other suspects were arrested by operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Commission for the same suspected offences. They were all arrested based on …
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The Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC, has arrested Emmanuel Dike Chidiebere, a suspect on the watch list of the American Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, for conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering. Acting on verified intelligence, operatives of the Commission on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, tracked the suspect to …
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46 suspected internet fraudsters have been apprehended by the Abuja Zonal Command on Monday, March 28, 2022, for alleged involvement in computer-related fraud at different locations in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The suspects who are mainly students and job-seekers between the ages of 18 to 31 years were apprehended …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it will approach the Court of Appeal to contest the verdict of the Abuja Federal High Court quashing the 16 counts bordering on corruption and money laundering to the tune of N715million levelled against the former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, addded a fresh angle to the troubles of the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, as the commission sealed mansions allegedly traced to him at Ngozika Estate in Awka. It placed a notice, which reads: ‘EFCC, Keep Off. Under Investigation’ …
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An Indian national, Yuvraj Kumar Mehra, has been arraigned by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on eight count charges bordering on conspiracy and issuance of a dud cheque in the sum of N70 million. The defendant was arraigned before Justice Olanrawaju Majekobe of …
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EFCC Given 7 Days Ultimatum To Initiate Criminal Charges Against Tinubu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been given a seven-day ultimatum to prosecute Bola Tinubu, an All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential aspirant. Concerned Nigerians advocacy group, issued the ultimatum, in a letter addressed to the EFCC Chairman, …
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Operatives of the Lagos and Enugu Zonal Commands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arrested 33 internet fraud suspects in separate sting operation. Seventeen of the suspects were arrested in Lagos while 16 others were nabbed at Enugu. The 17 suspects arrested in Lagos are Adefila Ayobami …
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BREAKING: EFCC Nabs Officer Who Leaked Video Showing Ex-Anambra Governor Obiano The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to a video showing former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano in custody. Obiano was arrested last Thursday after handing over to his successor Governor Charles Soludo in Awka. He was intercepted …
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