3 d. ago Police Witness Testifies Against Oak Homes CEO Olusanya In Court Over Alleged Fraud

Justice Musa Kakaki of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has heard how a businessman and hosuing developer, Mr Olukayode Olusanya, collected money from a United States-based client, Engr. Anthony Ugbebor, for a property in Victoria Island, Lagos, which was never delivered. In the police charge sheet before the court, Olusanya, who is the […]

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7 d. ago Alleged N1.3bn fraud: How my rift with Jude Okoye started – Peter Okoye

Peter Okoye, a former member of the defunct music duo P-Square, testified in the N1.3 billion fraud case against his older brother, Jude Okoye on Monday. Jude Okoye is standing trial on a seven-count charge, including fraud and money laundering, based on a petition written by Peter Okoye through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […] The post Alleged N1.3bn fraud: How my rift with Jude Okoye started – Peter Okoye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC arrests 37 over alleged internet fraud in Port Harcourt

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 37 individuals for alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in various locations across Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a sting operation codenamed Operation Eagle Sweep. According to a statement posted on Read More

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1 week ago Visa Racketeering: Police Arraign Man For Alleged $236,400 Fraud

The operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) have arraigned a businessman, Jerald Lebechi, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged fraud amounting to $236,400 related to passport and visa scams. Lebechi was docked alongside his firm, Monarch and Co. Limited, before Justice Ibrahim Kala of the Federal High Court in […]

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1 week ago Alleged Fraud: I Left Sick Bed To Attend EFCC Interrogation – Ex

A former minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has said that he left his sick bed to honour the invitation of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for interrogation over allegations of fraud levelled against him by the commission. In a video clip played in the open court during his trial, Mamman […]

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2 w. ago N8.3bn fraud: EFCC arraigns Bauchi accountant general, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a Bureau de Change Operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case, Read More

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2 w. ago Petitioners Ask Court To Compel EFCC To Probe AFN Officials Over Fraud Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been summoned to the Federal High Court in Abuja following allegations of misappropriation and corruption within the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The Incorporated Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative has submitted a petition calling for an investigation of the president of the AFN, Tonobok […]

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2 w. ago John Nwosu Steps Down From Anambra LP Governorship Race Amidst Allegations Of Election Fraud

John Nwosu, the governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) for the upcoming November elections in Anambra State, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election. Nwosu cited serious irregularities in the delegates’ list, which included alterations and falsifications of names. He further expressed concerns that the list was only submitted shortly before the primary election, […] The post John Nwosu Steps Down From Anambra LP Governorship Race Amidst Allegations Of Election Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ancelotti denies tax fraud, blames Real Madrid’s payment system

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied in court that he intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office. This is the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four Read More

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3 w. ago Nigerian among 12 fugitives extradited to US from 10 countries

By John Ogunsemore A Nigerian, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie has been extradited to the United States of America for allegedly engaging in a transnational criminal organisation that operated an inheritance fraud scheme targeting elder US consumers. In a statement, the US Department of Justice disclosed that Akhimie, 41, was extradited from the United Kingdom. According to […] The post Nigerian among 12 fugitives extradited to US from 10 countries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud

A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, has reportedly died in police custody after being illegally arrested at the Nigeria Police Zonal Headquarters (Zone 13) in Ukpo, Anambra State. Uju, who had filed a complaint about a multi-million naira land fraud involving Mrs. Nkiruka Duru, was allegedly tortured to death. Her tragic death occurred just hours […] The post Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid’s legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of having cost Spain’s treasury Read More

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3 w. ago Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. The Madrid state prosecutor’s office accuses the 65-year-old Italian of having cost Spain’s treasury more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in undeclared earnings Read More

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3 w. ago EFCC Arrests Fresh 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara 

Less than a week after the arrest of 22 suspects, operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested additional 15 other persons for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested in the Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Officers of […]

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4 w. ago Four Bank Employees Arrested In Lagos For ₦270m International Fraud

The Lagos State Police Command has taken four bank employees into custody for allegedly participating in a complex fraud and money laundering operation that siphoned over £138,924 (more than ₦270 million) from international airline accounts. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests during a news briefing on Monday at the state police headquarters […] The post Four Bank Employees Arrested In Lagos For ₦270m International Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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