Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Otukpa, over an alleged duping of 139 Australians to the tune of eight million Australian dollars. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was picked up in a … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained why it withheld the identity of the owner of seized estate landed property with 753 units duplexes in Abuja. In a statement by its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday in Abuja, the EFCC said it would be unprofessional to mention names of individuals whose identities were … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. Earlier reports from SaharaReporters indicated that Bobrisky was apprehended on Thursday night at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos while attempting to flee to London amid ongoing bribery allegations. Following his arrest, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, has arrested 55 suspected internet fraudsters in Offa, headquaters of Offa local government Area of the state. A statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale on Wednesday, said the arrests were made at different locations in the town. Oyewale said … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the reasons behind its operatives’ visit to Urban Radio 94.5FM in Enugu on Monday, an event that sparked widespread discussion on social media. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, explained that a team from the Enugu Zonal Directorate, consisting of four officers, went … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied arresting a presenter, while on air, or disrupting lawful activities at Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu on Monday. The Spokesman for the Commission, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said contrary to the claim of the radio station, the operatives of … Read more
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 44 individuals suspected of internet fraud in various locations across Enugu and Anambra States. Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, revealed this information in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja. He said the arrests took place on 28 … Read more
Operativees of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, have arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers State. The Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale said they were arrested in their hideouts in Iwofe and Ogboro areas of Port Harcourt … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says embattled immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody. This is contained in a statement the Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested five suspected Chinese illegal miners in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The Spokesperson for the EFCC, Mr Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of 39 internet fraudsters. The commission noted that it secured the conviction and sentence of the 39 internet fraudsters from Justices O.S. Adeyemi, Bayo Taiwo, and Ladiran Akintola, all of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan. Head … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a four-man syndicate for allegedly impersonating and blackmailing its Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, in a one million dollars fraud. The Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday at Gimbiya Street, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly denied accusations that it distributed ₦54 billion in forfeited assets, previously held by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, among its officials, ministers, and aides of President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu … Read more
An EFCC operative committed suicide in Abuja, prompting an investigation into potential mental health and family issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) committed suicide on Monday at his residence in Abuja. According to Punch, the identity of the deceased, a member of Course 5 of the … Read more
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has revealed allegations against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Bello has been accused of transferring $720,000 from the government’s account The EFCC has defended Olukoyede’s press conference, stating that he did not violate any rules or reveal new information. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, … Read more