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Internet fraudsters, aka yahoo boys, have been labeled as the ones causing visa restrictions for Nigerians who seek to travel for greener pastures. Recently, some Western nations have placed stricter restrictions on Nigerians who seek visas for studies, vacations, or even relocation. This has prompted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said that former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, will be questioned over alleged naira abuse. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the anti-graft agency reiterated that no one is above the law. “Nobody is […]
The former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachi (EzeeTee), who was charged before a Federal High Court in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has been granted bail of N20 million. The charges against EzeeTee were reduced by the EFCC, and a fresh suit of $255,000 forex transaction fraud was […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Aisha Achimugu. The businesswoman was arrested around 5am shortly after her return from London at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Achimugu had been declared wanted in March by the EFCC over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. On Monday, the Federal High Court in […]
The federal capital territory (FCT) high court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in Kuje correctional centre pending hearing on his bail application. Maryann Anenih, the trial judge, adjourned the N110 billion alleged money laundering case to January 29 and 30; and February 25 and 27. Earlier, the trial judge declined Bello’s bail […]
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has been released from Port Harcourt custody after meeting his bail conditions. Okowa was earlier arrested by the EFCC on November 4 over the diversion of 1.3 trillion naira in derivation funds from the federation account sent […]
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over mismanagement and diversion of funds meant for the state. Okowa was arrested over N1.3 trillion, which was a 13 percent derivation fund from the federation from 2015-2023 meant for oil-producing states. Okowa was […]
Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky), the controversial crossdresser, has been taken by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning and interrogation. Bobrisky was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed Airport trying to escape Nigeria to Amsterdam, UK, on a night flight on Thursday. Sources from the Commission revealed that the crossdresser had been flown from Lagos […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four men linked to fraudulent withdrawals and unauthorized access to bank computer systems in Abuja following intelligence information. The leader of the syndicate group, was arrested alongside Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Damian Ali, and Mohammed Bello Mahmud, who is the Managing Director Director of Downstone Ultimate […]
The inability of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to serve the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, fresh charges of N110 billion leveled against him has prompted the Federal High Court in Abuja to issue a summon against Bello. Justice Maryanne Anenih ordered the EFCC to publicize Bello’s summon on national dailies […]
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