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 Katsina State Police Command has paraded Adewumi Gabriel, Head of ATM Operations at a new generation bank’s Daura branch, for conspiring with a colleague to steal N18 million from a customer’s account. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Adewumi admitted to collaborating with David Mesioye, who is currently at large, using their knowledge of the … Read more
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three individuals, including a banker, for allegedly conspiring to steal N4 million from a customer’s account through identity theft. The suspects, Ndulaka Okwudili, Ifeanyi Nnamani (a former bank employee), and Philip Ozogwu (a National Identification Number enrolment agent), were taken into custody on October 18, 2024. In a … 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
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the United States, accused of orchestrating a $250 million (£198 million) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise funds in the US. The criminal charges, filed on Wednesday in New York, represent the latest setback for the 62-year-old Adani, one of India’s wealthiest individuals, whose … Read more
The World Bank has raised concerns over $32 million in unaccounted funds from a Nigerian water sector project, sparking fears of embezzlement and mismanagement. According to the FY2024 Sanctions System Annual Report, the Bank’s Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) discovered the discrepancies during a forensic review of the project’s financial records. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
Franklin Nwadialo, the newly elected Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been arrested in Texas, United States, for allegedly masterminding a $3.3 million romance scam. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice, Nwadialo faces 14 counts of wire fraud and could face up to 20 years … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied allegations that he bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with ₦15 million to dismiss money laundering charges against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the accusation came to light on Tuesday after influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, shared … Read more
Seyi Tinubu has been implicated in a fraudulently purchased property investigation in London. His offshore company, Aranda Overseas Corp. reportedly paid £9 million ($10.8 million) to Deutsche Bank for the purchase of the North London mansion in 2017. The allegations are part of Nigeria’s biggest corruption scandals, and Tinubu’s wealth has previously come under … Read more