28 h. 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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29 h. 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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4 d. ago Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, secured the conviction and sentence of five Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. They were investigated by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Guo Qiang (aka […] The post Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago $140k fraud: I was desperate to succeed in music – Nigerian jailed for three years in US

By John Ogunsemore A Nigerian upcoming artiste, Onomen Uduebor has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison by a United States District Court in Seattle, Washington for $140,000 fraud. Acting US Attorney for the Western District of Washington, Teal Luthy Miller made the announcement in a Monday statement. Uduebor, 39, was arrested […] The post $140k fraud: I was desperate to succeed in music – Nigerian jailed for three years in US appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Alleged $1bn fraud: Court rejects detained CBEX operators’ bail application

Tribune Online Alleged $1bn fraud: Court rejects detained CBEX operators’ bail application The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday declined to grant bail to three detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), who are standing trial over their alleged involvement in a fraud exceeding one billion dollars. Alleged $1bn fraud: Court rejects detained CBEX operators’ bail application Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison

Tribune Online Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison However, counsel to the plaintiff, Ajasa Ademola, opposed the bail application, arguing that Alhaja Kaola was not entitled to such privilege under the law, citing her alleged involvement in a similar matter. Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Alleged N7.5bn fraud: Court begins trial of Ponzi scheme operator, Bamise Ajetunmobi

Tribune Online Alleged N7.5bn fraud: Court begins trial of Ponzi scheme operator, Bamise Ajetunmobi His wife, Elizabeth Ajetunmobi, who was jointly charged, is currently at large. They are facing a 12-count charge bordering on Alleged N7.5bn fraud: Court begins trial of Ponzi scheme operator, Bamise Ajetunmobi Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Borno Court Jails Mama Boko Haram, Others For N11m Contract Fraud

Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, has convicted and sentenced one Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as mama Boko Haram, Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode to 14 years jail term each. It was gathered that the defendants were arraigned on September 14, 2020 by Maiduguri Zonal Directorate […] The post Borno Court Jails Mama Boko Haram, Others For N11m Contract Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Maiduguri court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, convicted and sentenced the trio of Aisha Alkali Wakil (a.k.a. Mama Boko Haram), Tahiru Saidu Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyode to a 14-year jail term each. The Head of Media and Publicity, Economic and […] The post Maiduguri court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago American rapper, Fat Joe accused of sex trafficking, fraud in new lawsuit

Tribune Online American rapper, Fat Joe accused of sex trafficking, fraud in new lawsuit A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for August 1. American rapper, Fat Joe accused of sex trafficking, fraud in new lawsuit Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Court Adjourns Case Against Music Promoter Eezee Tee Over $397,106 Fraud

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday adjourned the case involving music promoter Ezekiel ThankGod, popularly known as Eezee Tee, till September 26, 2025, for further hearing. This was disclosed in a statement shared by the anti-graft agency via its official X account. In the statement, the agency noted that […] The post Court Adjourns Case Against Music Promoter Eezee Tee Over $397,106 Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court Jails 7 Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud

Three judges of the Federal High Court in Lagos have convicted and sentenced seven Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment for engaging in cyberterrorism and internet fraud linked to a large Ponzi scheme uncovered in December 2024. The judges, Justices Ayokunle Faji, Chukwujekwu Aneke, and Yellim Bogoro, handed down the verdict in separate judgements on […]

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2 w. ago Court fixes October 30 for hearing on Anambra land recertification

Tribune Online Court fixes October 30 for hearing on Anambra land recertification "the imposition/demand of N25, 000 land recertification/revalidation tax by the Soludo government constituted a mega financial fraud." Court fixes October 30 for hearing on Anambra land recertification Tribune Online

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2 w. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Ibrahim Abubakar before the Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged involvement in a N5 billion fraud scheme. Abubakar is facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal and the retention of proceeds from unlawful activities. He was arraigned before Justice Alexander Owoeye […] The post EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1

Tribune Online Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1 A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice Lewis Allagoa, has fixed 1 July 2025 to determine which application to hear first in the ongoing ₦32 billion fraud case involving Lagos-based legal practitioner, Victor Ukutt, and... Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1 Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss

Tribune Online Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss The scheduled trial of Ademola Akinyemi Louis, the Chief Executive Officer of Farmcenta Global Investment Limited, over an alleged N81 million fraud, was stalled on Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos due to the absence of key parties involved in the case. Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss Tribune Online

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators

Tribune Online Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators The six suspects listed as 1st to 6th defendants, in the motion ex-parte filed on April 23 are, Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim. Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators Tribune Online

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