EFCC Detains Ex-Minister Of Power former Over N22bn Fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, over alleged N22 billion fraud. It was gathered that Mamman, who was arrested in the early hours on Wednesday, is currently being quizzed … Read more
Ayodele Fayose, who is facing money laundering charges, has been granted permission to travel for medical treatment by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The EFCC has been trying Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, since 2018 for allegedly laundering N2.2bn. The next hearing in the trial has been adjourned until June 6th. … Read more
There has been a fire outbreak at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Enugu State on Friday. The incident, which occurred at about 12.30 am, was triggered by a surge in public power supply. Fortunately, no life was lost in the inferno. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a … 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
The EFCC has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a case brought by Festus Keyamo against Atiku, while the ICPC also wants the court to ignore Keyamo’s suit. Keyamo filed the suit seeking an order for the EFCC, ICPC, and CCB to investigate and prosecute Abubakar. The case was based on claims … Read more
The EFCC has invited Senator Godswill Akpabio for questioning over allegations of N40 billion fraud. Akpabio has been accused of involvement in contract scams amounting to over N86 billion. Despite the ongoing scandal, Bola Tinubu has endorsed Akpabio for the position of 10th Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Niger … Read more
The EFCC has arraigned the Speaker of Ondo State and two other individuals over fraud charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oloyeloogun, the Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the State High Court in Akure over alleged fraud on Tuesday. … Read more
A Court has cleared Fani-Kayode of N4.6bn money laundering charges. Fani-Kayode said that God’s grace and mercy fought for him and that his innocence also spoke for him. Fani-Kayode stated this on Friday via his verified Twitter handle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has expressed his joy at … Read more
The EFCC has set its sight on Munkai’la Abubakar, a man facing seven-count charges bordering on false pretence and forgery. According to the commission, the suspect allegedly sold 4 plots of land using forged titled documents in January 2018. Abubakar according to reports has been brought before a judge in the State High Court sitting … Read more
The INEC and EFCC have selected 18 legal practitioners, including two Senior Advocates of Nigeria, to handle cases related to electoral offences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) have appointed 18 lawyers including two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to prosecute electoral offenders. … Read more
Ahead of the supplementary elections, the EFCC has deployed 100 armed operatives to Northern states such as Kano, Katsina and Jigawa. This is to combat the threat of vote buying during the exercise that is set for sail on Saturday. This was announced by Kano Zonal Commander, Mr. Farouk Dogondaji. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The aftermath of the February 25 presidential election witnessed speculations about an interim government being put in place on May 29. Two weeks ago, the DSS “confirmed” the speculations. However, the secret police failed to announce that it had made arrests despite claiming that it was aware of “misguided politicians” making illegal plots. Eko Hot … Read more
The EFCC has denied claims of conducting a recruitment exercise. The EFCC labelled the widespread information circulating on social media as FAKE. The Commission made this known on Monday via its official website. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted the viral information making rounds on social media … Read more
Govs are scheduled to have a meeting with various agencies including EFCC, ICPC, FIRS, and CBN regarding security votes. The meeting is scheduled to take place on April 4th, which is tomorrow. The meeting will take place virtually. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors of the 36 states of the federation are to meet tomorrow … Read more
The EFCC has requested the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss the application by Kogi State Governor to vacate a forfeiture order of 14 properties and N400 million. The properties were reasonably suspected to have been derived from unlawful activities. However, the case has been adjourned until April 20, 2023, for the ruling EKO … Read more
EFCC has taken an Ilorin-based cleric into custody. The cleric was arrested alongside 27 others for allegedly engaging in Yahoo Yahoo scams. The EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren made this known in a statement on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on … Read more
EFCC has arrested the NCAA director alongside other officials. They were taken into custody over alleged N2billion ‘Duty Tour Allowance’ (DTA) fraud. The suspects are Bilkisu Adamu Sani, Director of Finance and Accounts; Hart Benson Fimienye, Deputy General Manager, Treasury. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have … Read more
EFCC has detained 65 suspects linked to voting buying. According to Uwujaren EFCC’s Spokesman, 20 of the suspects were arrested in Kwara, while 13 suspects were arrested in Kaduna state. 12 suspects were arrested in Rivers; four each in Akwa Ibom and Cross River, while others were apprehended in Gombe, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Niger states. … Read more
A professor has been charged with alleged N1.4bn fraud by EFCC. Prof Edwin was arraigned alongside two of his firms in Lagos. On an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, retention and conversion of funds to the tune of N1,473,367,046.04. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Professor Uche … Read more
EFCC has arrested 21 suspected Yahoo boys in Abuja. They were nabbed in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja. More than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, … Read more