Fake Admission Syndicate Scammer Defrauds Over 100 Applicants The Man Behind ‘POLAC UPDATES’ The Ondo Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster believed to lead a fake admission syndicate that targets the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Wudil, Kano. Eko Hot Blog reports that the police apprehended Samson Olamilekan Owolade, a native of Akure, on … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the dismantling of a major cybercrime syndicate in Lagos, leading to the arrest of 792 suspects. Among those arrested were 193 foreign nationals, including 148 Chinese, 40 Filipinos, two Kazakhs, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian. Speaking to the press on behalf of the EFCC chairman, the … Read more
A Lagos-based prophet, Godwin Ikuru, has issued a public apology for defaming and cyberbullying Dr Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, and his wife, Dr Becky Enenche. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a public apology published on a national daily, Ikuru expressed deep regret for his defamatory, abusive and hurtful … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to 109 foreign nationals accused of attempting to defraud Nigerians, in the total sum of N1 billion. Trial Judge Justice Ekerete Akpan further ordered the defendants, who were previously remanded in custody, to produce five sureties, each with a N200 million bail bond. The court … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, popularly known as ‘Bobo Chicago,’ in connection with a $2.8 million email fraud and money laundering operation. According to reports by Peoples Gazette, the 25-year-old allegedly harassed Nigerians living in the Houston metro area before relocating to Chicago, where he established residency. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised concerns about the hacking of the social media accounts of its Governing Board Chairman, Chiedu Ebie, by fraudsters. According to a statement issued on Monday by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the chairman’s Facebook account was cloned, while his Instagram account was compromised. The … Read more
A hacker has been sentenced to five years in prison in the US for laundering proceeds from one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history. Ilya Lichtenstein pleaded guilty last year to his involvement in the 2016 hack of the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, where nearly 120,000 bitcoin were stolen. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to journalist and whistleblower Isaac Bristol, who has been identified by the Nigeria Police as the individual behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bristol was arraigned on charges of money laundering, unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified official documents, and cybercrime. His … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to reintroduce and enforce the payment of the Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transactions across the country. This was outlined in the CBN’s Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2024-2025, released on Tuesday. According to the document, the levy, which was initially … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has accused journalist David Hundeyin and another individual, Michael Temidayo Alade, of being accomplices to Bristol Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM. The police allege that PIDOM, who operates under the X handle @pidomnigeria, is involved in a case concerning criminal conspiracy, sedition, and the unauthorized distribution of classified documents EKO … Read more
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has warned that it will shut down the power sector if its General Secretary, Joe Ajaero, who is also the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), is arrested on what they describe as “trumped-up charges” of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony by the … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has summoned Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning over serious allegations, including terrorism financing, cybercrime, and related offences. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC … Read more
Crypto billionaire Linus Williams, known as BLord, was arrested in Abuja on charges of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud, with an ongoing investigation by the Nigeria Police Force. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord, a prominent crypto billionaire, in … Read more
Tinubu calls for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement and the FBI director to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and related crimes. The meeting took place at the State House in Abuja with FBI Director Christopher Wray and top Nigerian security chiefs. Security chiefs in attendance included the National Security Adviser, Inspector-General of Police, DSS Director-General, NDLEA … Read more
A human rights lawyer says the Nigeria Police Force does not have a database for criminal records. He says the consequence is that the police are not able to track criminals across states. The counsel alleges that the failure to digitise the system is intentional by the police. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ridwan Oke, … Read more
Importance of robust mobile wallet security in the face of increasing cybercrime. Key security practices to safeguard digital assets, including strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Collective responsibility in prioritizing digital safety to protect financial well-being. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of robust mobile wallet security cannot be overstated. With the surge in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of the proprietor of a Uyo Cybercrime Training Centre, Ikemesit Edet, popularly known as Hustle Kingdom (HK). A statement released on Saturday by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said Edet was jailed on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 48 students from Kwara State University and two other residents of Malete for alleged involvement in cybercrime and internet fraud, according to a statement released on Thursday by the agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. Oyewale said … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is gearing up to unveil the Joint Platform for Advancing Cybersecurity in West Africa. This highly-anticipated launch is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, September 12th, in the capital city of Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court … Read more
The EFCC has confirmed the arrest of 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Delta State. The suspects were apprehended at Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area, on May 2, following a sting operation based on actionable intelligence. They have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded. EKO … Read more