5 h. ago $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC attempted to damage my name, Agunloye tells Court 

Tribune Online $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC attempted to damage my name, Agunloye tells Court  "It is a deliberate attempt by EFCC to push things around, misinform the public and paint me as one reckless minister who was involved in a $6billion contract $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC attempted to damage my name, Agunloye tells Court  Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Ponzi Scheme: EFCC arraigns Precious Williams for alleged N13.8b fraud

EFCC Port Harcourt has arraigned Precious Williams before S.I. Mark, Justice of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. read more Ponzi Scheme: EFCC arraigns Precious Williams for alleged N13.8b fraud

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3 d. ago Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects

Tribune Online Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects Agunloye is standing trial on an amended seven-count charge bordering on forgery, disobeying presidential directive and gratification... Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects Tribune Online

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7 d. ago EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kaduna, Recovers Expensive Properties

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arrested 11 individuals, suspected to be engaging in internet fraud in Kaduna State. It was gathered that EFCC carried out the arrests in the Mahuta and Barnawa areas of the state, following credible intelligence. Recovered items include a Mercedes Benz C300, 14 mobile phones, two laptops, an iPad, two […] The post EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kaduna, Recovers Expensive Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Alleged $1bn fraud: Detained CBEX operators know fate June 30

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 30 for ruling on the bail application filed by three detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) in the alleged over $1billion fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Fadila […] The post Alleged $1bn fraud: Detained CBEX operators know fate June 30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest A group has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Peter Okoye Accused Of Misleading EFCC In Fraud Trial Over Psquare’s Music Royalties

Clement Onwuenwunor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has disputed statements made by music singer Peter Okoye of P-Square in his statement before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The SAN informed the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday that the claims were intended to mislead investigators amid an ongoing fraud trial concerning […] The post Peter Okoye Accused Of Misleading EFCC In Fraud Trial Over Psquare’s Music Royalties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom, Kaduna

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 12 suspects into custody over alleged involvement in internet fraud in Akwa Ibom and Kaduna States. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja that three individuals were arrested in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, while nine others were detained […] The post EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom, Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Former EFCC Chairman, Bawa Unveils Book On Fuel Subsidy Fraud

Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has released a new book titled ‘The Shadow of Loot and Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud.’ The exposé provides an authoritative account of Nigeria’s multi-trillion-naira fuel subsidy scandal, unraveling the inner workings of one of the country’s most pervasive financial crimes. Drawing […]

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2 w. ago Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC

Tribune Online Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed the arrest of a fake journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for claiming to stop investigation of alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud.  The anti-graft commission, in a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter), explained that Chukwukamma had allegedly ... Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago EFCC arrests fake journalist for extortion in $4.5bn PTF fraud case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a fake journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for alleged extortion, impersonation, and obtaining ₦2 million under false pretences. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said Chukwukamma claimed to have connections to influence the investigation of an alleged $4.5 billion Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) fraud. “Chukwukamma, […] The post EFCC arrests fake journalist for extortion in $4.5bn PTF fraud case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago No budgetary provision made for $6bn Mambilla power project — EFCC witness tells Court

Tribune Online No budgetary provision made for $6bn Mambilla power project — EFCC witness tells Court Agunloye is standing trial on an amended seven-count charge bordering on forgery, disobeying presidential directive and gratification brought against No budgetary provision made for $6bn Mambilla power project — EFCC witness tells Court Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alleged N20bn fraud: Court orders EFCC to provide evidence against ex

Tribune Online Alleged N20bn fraud: Court orders EFCC to provide evidence against ex-AMCON boss Kuru, arraigned on February 11, 2025, is facing an amended six-count charge alongside Sigma Golf Nigeria Limited. Alleged N20bn fraud: Court orders EFCC to provide evidence against ex-AMCON boss Tribune Online

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3 w. ago EFCC Arraigns Three Bankers, Four Others Over ₦8.5bn Fraud In Lagos

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three bankers and four others before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly orchestrating an ₦8.5 billion fraud. The defendants — Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu, Fabian Onyeimachi, Kingsley Ejim Kelechi, Hannah Okunlola Adesokan, Hamza Zakariya, Achionu Ubaku, and Sunday Osademe — were slammed with an […] The post EFCC Arraigns Three Bankers, Four Others Over ₦8.5bn Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged $1m fraud: Peter Okoye lied about education, royalties, bank access – Lawyer

By Lukman Olabiyi In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing fraud trial involving Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of P-Square and their former manager Jude Okoye, the defence counsel, Clement Onwuenwunor (SAN), on Friday accused Peter of deliberately misleading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with false and contradictory claims. The EFCC […] The post Alleged $1m fraud: Peter Okoye lied about education, royalties, bank access – Lawyer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged fraud: Peter Okoye’s claims untrue, defence counsel tells Court

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Peter Okoye’s claims untrue, defence counsel tells Court Clement Onwuenwunor (SAN), the defence counsel in the alleged $1m, £34,537 fraud case involving Peter Okoye of P-Square and their ex-manager, Jude Okoye has tendered evidence to the court suggesting that all the claims made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Peter are half-truths. Alleged fraud: Peter Okoye’s claims untrue, defence counsel tells Court Tribune Online

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4 w. ago NCDMB Project: EFCC begins trial of oil magnate, Akindele in alleged $35m fraud

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the trial of an oil magnate, Dr Akintoye Akindele, over alleged complicity in the conversion of the sum of $35 million dollars belonging to the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The anti-graft agency told Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Abuja […] The post NCDMB Project: EFCC begins trial of oil magnate, Akindele in alleged $35m fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NCDMB project: EFCC begins Akindele’s prosecution over alleged $35m fraud

Tribune Online NCDMB project: EFCC begins Akindele’s prosecution over alleged $35m fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the prosecution of an oil magnate, Dr Akintoye Akindele, accused of complicity in the conversion of the sum of $35 million belonging to the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) before a Federal High Court in Abuja. NCDMB project: EFCC begins Akindele’s prosecution over alleged $35m fraud Tribune Online

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