Former Ogun state Governor, Gbenga Daniel,has said that his eight-year-old trial for alleged N200m fraud is nothing but persecution by his successor, Ibikunle Amosun. He said that despite charging him with theft, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) had not been able to show the court that any money was missing from the treasury of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Saturday, marked properties belonging to former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. According to the EFCC, the marking is to ensure that the properties are not dissipated, following the December 5, 2019 order of Justice Muhammed Idris sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos that … Read more
Instagram big boy and Bureau De’ Change Operator, Mompha has narrated his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he spent 40 days in their custody. Mompha was granted bail on Friday, November 29, by a Federal High Court, Lagos, after being arraigned on a 14-count charge bordering on fraud and money … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Monday launched a book in Abuja, “Curbing Electoral Spending” that was thoroughly reviewed by former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega. Jega called for a strategic change in the fight against corruption especially in Nigeria were corruption is on the increase compared … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, took its anti-corruption campaign to National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Temporary Orientation Camp, Government Science Technical College, Amanda, Gombe State. Read Also: EFCC Storms Yahoo-Boys Den, Arrests Kingpin, 26 Others Speaking at the event, the Commission, through PDS Olapade Adaran who represented the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office has arrested one Mallam Abdulrashid Imam for defrauding one Arc. Mohammed Dewu, to the tune of over $3,024,000 (Three Million and Twenty Four Thousand Million United State Dollars). The arrest came as a result of a petition written by one Arc. Dewu who alledged that … Read more
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has convicted and sentenced one Oseni Iyere to seven years imprisonment for N32m fraud. Read Also: LASG To Eradicate Construction, Demolition Waste The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned the convict, on March 9, 2017 on a three-count charge bordering on obtaining … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday December 5, 2019 urged youths to be agents of change and shun corruption. This was part of the message delivered by Nwanyinma Okeanu, Zonal Head, Public Affairs, Makurdi Zonal Office of the Commission, while addressing Corps members Batch ‘C’ stream II at the NYSC Orientation Camp … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, busted a Lagos hotel believed to be a hideout for internet fraudsters. Read Also: Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: How Usoro Was Paid N700m-Witness The target was one Rasaq Balogun, a suspected internet fraud kingpin, whose illicit activities dominated intelligence … Read more
Justice Achibong Achibong of the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Uyo, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, convicted and sentenced ThankGod Nwabuwe to one-year imprisonment with N50,000 option of fine on each of two-count charge. He was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Office for obtaining money by false pretence. Nwabuwe … Read more
The Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has convicted Nwegwu and Joakin Nwegwu for conspiracy and obtaining money to the tune of N98.7m by false pretences. The duo, who are managing directors of ACJEC Global Services Ltd, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a 50-count charge in 2011. The Economic … Read more
The EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Office on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, secured the conviction of 22-year-old Damilola Adeyemo Read Also: Former VC, Fed. UNIAGRIC, Makurdi Arraigned He was prosecuted before Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State. Adeyemo was arraigned on a two count charge for identity fraud and for … Read more
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has called for extensive sensitization on the implementation of the Act on full integration of persons with disabilities in the society. According to the EFCC Boss, people with disabilities play very vital role in the fight against Corruption. Magu was speaking at a symposium organised … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a business man, Sadiq Mustapha, 33, before Justice Mallong Peter of the Federal High Court, Kaduna. He was arraigned over a case of allegedly obtaining money by false pretences and operating a Bureau de Change without a valid licence from Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Read … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday adjourned until Dec. 5, judgment in a N7.2 billion fraud case against former Gov. Orji Kalu of Abia. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Kalu and a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Ude Udeogo and also charged along with Kalu is a company, … Read more
The President of Guinea Conakry, Prof Alpha Conde, has commended the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, for responding to his invitation to help reform the anti-corruption agency in Guinea. Read Also: LG Chairman Commends NOUN On Proposed Establishment Of Study Centre In Agege He expressed gratitude in a letter of appreciation dated November … Read more
Operatives of the EFCC, Uyo Zonal Office in a joint operation with some of the Commission’s operatives from Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday, November 28, 2019, stormed a building described as ‘Yahoo Academy’ allegedly used solely for the training of youngsters in various aspects of cyber criminality. Read Also: No-One Can Divide Nigeria … Read more
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has charged Nigerian religious leaders to emphasize more on the need for their congregations to embrace integrity and hard work. He also added that such are the messages Nigerians require to play their roles effectively in national development. Magu stated this on … Read more
Suspected internet fraudster, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha has been granted a bail of N100 million by a Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Read Also: EFCC Investigates Lagos State Scholarship Board Over N150m Fraud Mompha, arraigned by the EFCC on Monday on 14-count charge was granted bail on Friday The Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has begun investigation into the allegations of over N150 million fraud involving Stephen Oshinowo, a former Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Shobaloju Akinwunmi, Director, Accounts and one Kasali Kamoru Amoo. The suspects are being investigated for alleged stealing, money laundering and abuse of office … Read more