The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the dismantling of a major cybercrime syndicate in Lagos, leading to the arrest of 792 suspects. Among those arrested were 193 foreign nationals, including 148 Chinese, 40 Filipinos, two Kazakhs, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian. Speaking to the press on behalf of the EFCC chairman, the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it recovered over N200bn and made about 3,000 convictions in one year under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede. President Bola Tinubu appointed Olukoyede as the chairman of the anti-graft agency in October 2023. The Commission Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said the commission has since then recorded successes in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied declaring Bello Matawalle, the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, wanted. Earlier on Sunday, a national newspaper quoted an anonymous security source as claiming that the anti-graft commission declared the former governor wanted over N70 billion contracts. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints … Read more
The EFCC has issued a warning, stating that there is a planned mass exodus of high-profile politicians and corrupt governors from Nigeria before May 29. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to the general public regarding the purported intentions of certain governors and politicians implicated … Read more
EFCC has disowned a fake recruitment portal bearing its name. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted the public of a spurious recruitment portal. A statement on Tuesday by the Head of Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren dissociated the agency from the website. EDITOR’S PICKS Prominent First Class … 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 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
EFCC operatives have arrested a University Lecturer for allegedly buying votes in Benue State. Dr. Cletus Tyokyaa was arrested at the RCM Polling Unit in Benue State. He was caught with the sum of N306,700 in various denominations stashed in his car. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission … Read more
The EFCC said the suspect is in custody. The commission alleged that the cash found on the suspect was meant for vote-buying. The presidential and national assembly elections are holding tomorrow, February 25, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have intercepted … Read more
Tompolo’s Director Of Operations has been detained by the EFCC. TSSNL is a security surveillance company, operated by the ex-militant leader. According to the EFCC, he was detained over failure to disclose the sources of his intelligence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested and detained Captain Warredi … Read more
EFCC has arrested a Kogi State House of Assembly candidate Ismaila Atumeyi, who allegedly stole N1.4bn from a bank. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the Kogi State House of Assembly candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Ismaila Atumeyi, with N326 million and $140,500 cash. … Read more
EFCC have arrested chinese national for illegal mining in Kwara EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gang Deng, a 29-year-old Chinese national, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command on suspicion of engaging in illegal mining in Ilorin, Kwara State. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth … 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
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, stormed a hub of bureau the change in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the EFCC visited Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, home to most bureau de change operators in the Federal Capital Territory. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole … Read more
EFCC Operatives Storm Venue Of APC Convention. The anti-graft agency is currently conducting a covert investigation into delegates’ inducement and vote-buying during the ruling All Progressives Congress’s ongoing presidential primary elections. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Buhari Orders APC Govs To Reduce Number Of Presidential Aspirants To 3 JUST IN: Panic In Osinbajo, Tinubu’s Camp As North, … Read more
EFCC Releases Suspended Accountant General. Idris was released after meeting his bail conditions. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect 2023 Presidential Candidate [FULL LIST] BREAKING: Atiku Officially Receives PDP’s Certificate Of Return BREAKING: Fresh Suit Seeks To Disqualify Atiku, Questions His Citizenship EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and … Read more
EFCC Reveals Why Operatives Stormed PDP Presidential Primary Venue The anti-graft agency said its operative stormed the ongoing PDP presidential primary elections at the MKO Abiola Stadium to monitor the exercise. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Another PDP Presidential Aspirant Steps Down [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal BREAKING: Popular … Read more
The EFCC accused Obiano of attempting to arm-twist the anti-graft commission with the ex parte order The EFCC said it petitioned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court asking Nganjiwa to recuse himself from the fundamental rights action EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has debunked claims that the ex-governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been released. Speaking with newsmen via a telephone call, the EFCC PRO stated that the reports were false and that the ex-governor was still with the commission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial … Read more
The EFCC carried out the sting operation between Saturday night and early hours of Sunday morning EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 60 suspected internet fraudsters a.k.a. Yahoo boys in Ogun. EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren, made the announcement in a statement on … Read more