The company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has removed over two million scam-related accounts from Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, the UAE, and the Philippines this year. The company reported removing 15,000 phishing URLs in Vietnam and 9,000 in Singapore this year. In collaboration with Graphika, Meta uncovered three major scams targeting holiday shoppers: fake gift box … Read more
Abidemi Rufai, a former aide to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has been released from prison in the United States, reports thegazellenews.com. Rufai, 47, was freed from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons’ facility at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on November 15, 2024, following the completion of his prison sentence. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nkwocha, 35, was apprehended at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence reports about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money … Read more
Crypto billionaire Linus Williams, known as BLord, was arrested in Abuja on charges of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud, with an ongoing investigation by the Nigeria Police Force. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord, a prominent crypto billionaire, in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of the proprietor of a Uyo Cybercrime Training Centre, Ikemesit Edet, popularly known as Hustle Kingdom (HK). A statement released on Saturday by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said Edet was jailed on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukayode, has implored Nigerian Students to steer clear of internet fraud. Speaking at the launch of an Integrity Club at Doveland International Schools in Abuja, Olukayode said that corruption is a nasty habit that shouldn’t be permitted to flourish … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said some operatives of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) who stormed the Kaduna command of the agency to free suspected fraudsters would be charged in court. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. It … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, October 5, 2023, issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley. Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that three Yahoo boys have been sentenced to community service for internet fraud bordering on “obtaining by false pretense” in Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command on Thursday, August 17, 2023, arraigned Solomon Ngbede, Ancha Onyekachi and Suleiman Mustapha before Justice O.I Adelaja of the Federal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 26-year-old man suspected to be involved in fraudulent internet activities, commonly known as a “Yahoo boy,” has been apprehended by the police after human skull was discovered in his apartment. The suspect, identified as Franklin Akinyosuyi, a photographer and owner of a boutique, was arrested after the items were … Read more
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, aka Woodberry, has pleaded guilty to internet fraud and agreed to surrender $8 million in proceeds of wire fraud and luxury cars and watches. He had previously pleaded not guilty to the eight-count fraud charge brought against him for engaging in a scheme known as business email compromise (BEC). He is also … Read more
A US Court has delivered a final ruling on Hushpuppi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States District Court sitting in the Central District of California has sentenced Ramon Abass popularly known as Hushpuppi to 11 years and three months imprisonment for money laundering conspiracy through several online scams. This online media platform reports … Read more
An executive of the National Association of Nigerian Students Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Chaoter has baggged one-year imprisonment for internet-related fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentencing of the Director of Logistics of the National Association of Nigerian Students Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Chapter, … Read more
EFCC Arrests Corper, Two Others Over Cybercrime EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a member of the National Youth Service Corps, Adetuberu Adetoyese, who is serving in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, over alleged cybercrime. EDITOR’S PICK EFCC Declares Mompha Wanted … Read more
Policemen into cultism, Yahoo-Yahoo – AIG cries out …a policeman in a particular cult group would do everything to ensure members of his group are protected EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s … Read more
EFCC arraigns Makinde’s ‘PA’ for alleged internet fraud ….The EFCC said an identity card recovered from him at the point of arrest had ‘Personal Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Media Matters’ on it. EDITOR’S PICK: (PHOTOS): Angry Fulani Herdsman Slaughters Driver Over Cow In Badagry BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential … Read more
The prosecutor told the court that the investigation conducted revealed that Oyedotun had in his possession over ₦21 million… The defendant had a Toyota Camry car, which he purchased using his mother’s name EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EFCC Re-arraigns Dasuki, Yuguda, Others Over ₦23.3bn Fraud Okorocha Home Invasion: … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Command on Tuesday secured the conviction of four Internet fraudsters: Oseni Abolore Ismail, Popoola Samuel Ayomide, Shorinola Oluwatobiloba Michael and Akindele Kabiru Johnson Hammed. Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun State in his judgment convicted the four persons with varying jail terms. This … Read more
They were arrested by the FBI in DFW, Eastern District of Texas, Dallas, Lubbock, Los Angeles and charged in the Northern District of Texas A US federal grand jury has indicted 11 Nigerians brought before it by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for defrauding elderly victims in romance schemes. According to the court document, … Read more
Justice Sikiru Oyinloye said the court was convinced that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a 25-year-old footballer from Kwara State, Baraye Bamidele Saoban, and one Adaraloye Ezekiel, have been convicted for love scam offences by a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. Baraye, who plays for … Read more