97 m. ago EFCC Alerts Nigerians On Rising Virtual Asset, Investment Scams

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, raised alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa. He warned that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. Olukoyede gave the warning in his address at a public lecture marking the […]

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2 h. ago EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams

Tribune Online EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa, warning that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams Tribune Online

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3 h. ago We’ll pursue all corruption cases to logical conclusion – EFCC boss

Says fraudulent politicians hiding stolen funds in cryptocurrencies From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, July 10, assured Nigerians that the Commission would not abandon any corruption case, no matter how complex or high-profile it may be. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on […] The post We’ll pursue all corruption cases to logical conclusion – EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago EFCC Plans Cybercrime Academy To Rehabilitate Convicted Nigerians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to establish a Cybercrime Response Academy to rehabilitate convicted Nigerian cybercriminals by equipping them with productive digital skills and supporting them with monthly stipends during their reintegration into society. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this at the National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. According […]

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18 h. ago Property Dispute: Developer Denies Receiving EFCC’s Letter Over N102m Draft

The Chief Executive Officer of Oak Homes Limited, a property firm, Olukayode Olusanya, has denied ever receiving a letter from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), dated September 13, 2023, inviting him to collect a bank draft of N102m from the commission. Olusanya, while being cross-examined by the EFCC counsel, Mr. E.S. Okondu, before […]

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21 h. ago EFCC Probes Undeclared $29,000 Cash Intercepted At Lagos Airport

Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced the investigation of one Rajesh Kumar arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $29,000 in his possession at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Kumar was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check on Wednesday, […]

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21 h. ago EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth

Tribune Online EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday tasked the leadership and members ... EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth Tribune Online

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22 h. ago 146 Foreigners Convicted For Financial Crimes, Says EFCC Chairman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 146, out of 194 foreigners arrested for cybersecurity attacks relating to financial crimes. Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of International Cybersecurity Conference organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). LEADERSHIP recalls that […]

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25 h. ago EFCC arrests 146 foreign cybercriminals using Nigerian identities

To launch 24/7 cybercrime response centre From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 146 foreign nationals allegedly involved in one of the biggest international cybercrime syndicates operating in the country. EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, who disclosed this Tuesday, at the 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja, said the […] The post EFCC arrests 146 foreign cybercriminals using Nigerian identities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of ₦653,987,268.50 worth of undisclosed currencies from one Ghanaian passport holder, Ahmed Salisu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Speaking on Tuesday, July 8, at the handover of the currencies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the […] The post Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago EFCC launches investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 4,170,500 at Kano airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, and CFA 4,170,500 by one Ahmad Salisu, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Salisu was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check […] The post EFCC launches investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 4,170,500 at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC

Tribune Online How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the persistent opacity in Nigeria’s financial reporting system, particularly within the oil and gas sector. How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC Tribune Online

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47 h. ago EFCC Begins Probe Of Undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 3,946,500 Cash At Kano Airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the case of one Ahmad Salisu, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly concealing and failing to declare the sum of $420,900, £5,825, CFA3,946,500, and Cameroonian CFA 224,000. Salisu was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check on Monday, […]

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49 h. ago EFCC Asks Court To Reject Yahaya Bello’s Motion For Medical Trip

Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory was on Tuesday asked to turn down a request by former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to travel out of the country for medical vacation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in its counter-motion against the request of the former governor, […]

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68 h. ago CBEX: EFCC arraigns two for alleged investment fraud in Abuja

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, July 7, 2025 arraigned Awerusuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim before Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale in a statement on Monday said, they were arraigned on a three-count amended charge […] The post CBEX: EFCC arraigns two for alleged investment fraud in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, July 4, 2025, sentenced eight Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.  They were arraigned in court by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Pan Cai Qi, Zeng […] The post Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago You can’t be president, governor once convicted – EFCC boss warns students

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has warned Nigerian students to shun crime. He warned that they would forfeit the opportunity to hold public office once convicted of any crime. Olukoyede stated this at the induction of students of Excellent Kiddies Academy, Bwari, Abuja, into […] The post You can’t be president, governor once convicted – EFCC boss warns students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Truck, Solid Minerals To Federal Gov’t 

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of a truck-load of assorted solid minerals to the federal government . Ariwoola while delivering ruling on the application filed by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said the applicant has convinced […]

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