I Am Not a Thief, I Will Clear My Name at EFCC – Sujimoto Says it’s a situation of business deal that went wrong Ogundele is a 44-year-old indigene of Ori Ade Local Government Area of Osun State Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto, Sijibomi Ogundele, has explained the circumstances surrounding his declaration as wanted by … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of 792 suspects involved in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. EKO HOT BLOG reports that EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, briefed journalists at the commission’s Lagos office on Monday, revealing that the arrests occurred on Tuesday, December … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, to dismiss a jurisdictional challenge filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Representing the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) described the application as a deliberate tactic to delay the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it uncovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and drugs worth ₦1 trillion at the home of Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in a brief statement shared on its official Facebook page on Thursday, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has implicated former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele in the ownership of a massive estate comprising 753 duplexes and apartments in Abuja’s Cadastral Zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this revelation was detailed in court documents obtained by Punch on Tuesday. According to the EFCC, … Read more
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Bolaji Idowu, is set to remain in custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja, following allegations of involvement in a ₦1.5 billion fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reported that Pastor Idowu was detained over claims of real estate fraud and money laundering. According to … Read more
Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), is currently under interrogation by operatives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian Police in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that sources within the police confirmed to SaharaReporters that Pastor Idowu has been detained in connection with allegations of real estate … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the former Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ahmed Kuru is to be arraigned alongside the current Managing Director of Arik Air, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, the receiver manager of Arik Air, Kamilu Omokide, Union … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of a vast property located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following a ruling by Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the forfeited property, covering 150,500 square meters and consisting of 753 duplexes and … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over the role of Nigerian banks in facilitating financial crimes, urging them to avoid becoming tools for fraud. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, issued this caution on Friday during a courtesy visit by the management of Moniepoint, led by its Founder and Group CEO, Tosin Eniolorunda, … Read more
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Obiora, testified that the bank’s board did not recommend the 2022 naira redesign to then-President Muhammadu Buhari. Obiora, who once served as Special Adviser on Economic Matters to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, stated that the board first learned of the redesign policy on … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed the allegations of naira abuse involving Fauziya Danjuma Goje, the daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje. This follows widespread calls on social media for her prosecution after a video surfaced showing naira notes being sprayed at a wedding in Kano, which was believed to be hers. In … Read more
Jamilu Abdullahi, a Bureau de Change operator and the third prosecution witness in the trial of Ali Bello, testified on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdullahi confirmed receiving funds from agents of the Kogi State Government, intended to cover … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bobrisky was apprehended Thursday night at Lagos airport while en route to Amsterdam. The Nigerian authorities halted the KLM flight he had boarded, and he was escorted off the plane … Read more
The Federal Government has decided to proceed with the money laundering case against Binance Holdings Limited, despite dropping the charges against the company’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Wednesday, authorities withdrew the $35 million money laundering charges against Gambaryan, citing his poor health and diplomatic pressure as key reasons. Gambaryan, an … Read more
The government of President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had initially charged Binance, a major cryptocurrency firm, and Gambaryan in April with allegations of money laundering. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In … Read more
Justice Mary Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has instructed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to present two witnesses virtually in the trial of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. In a ruling on Friday, Justice Anenih approved the EFCC’s application, allowing the agency to field witnesses who are … 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 declared Bolaji Akinduro, Executive Chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited, wanted for alleged fraud. The announcement was made via the anti-graft agency’s official X.com account on Saturday. Akinduro is accused of obtaining money under false pretenses and stealing by conversion. The EFCC’s statement read, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has identified frivolous appeals and the intimidation of judges as key challenges hindering Nigeria’s fight against corruption. Speaking at the 6th EFCC/National Judicial Institute Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stressed that judgments based on technicalities also delay justice in corruption cases. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more