46 h. ago FBI Accuses Lagos Cybercriminal Of Stealing N460m From Trump Inauguration Funds

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered a cyber fraud scheme allegedly carried out by a Lagos-based Nigerian man, Ehiremen Aigbokhan. He is accused of diverting over N460 million meant for the 2025 inauguration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to an FBI intelligence briefing, the cyberattack took place on December […] The post FBI Accuses Lagos Cybercriminal Of Stealing N460m From Trump Inauguration Funds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago College Suspends Provost, Registrar, Bursar Over Alleged Certificate Fraud In Oyo 

The Governing Council of Mufutau Lanihun College of Education (MULCOED), Ibadan, Oyo State, has announced the suspension of four top officials, including the Provost of the institution. The suspension followed the officials’ alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme to issue the College’s Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) certificates to individuals who never attended the institution. […]

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6 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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8 d. ago Alleged sporting scandal: Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye faces long

By Seyi Babalola Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye might face a four-year ban for alleged sporting fraud. Italian authorities deferred Okoye to the disciplinary commission for sporting fraud rather than irregular betting. The 25-year-old was accused of purposefully collecting a yellow card in the 64th minute of Udinese’s Serie A match against Lazio. […] The post Alleged sporting scandal: Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye faces long-term ban appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police to prosecute 3 Ghanaians indicted in Abuja estate ownership fraud

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, Friday said it has concluded its investigations into the high-profile case of alleged corporate fraud involving three Ghanaian national namely Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo—and a Nigerian accomplice, Abu Arome, in the ownership tussle of River Park Estate located along […] The post Police to prosecute 3 Ghanaians indicted in Abuja estate ownership fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Alleged ₦80.2 b Fraud: EFCC opposes Yahaya Bello’s request to travel abroad for medical treatment

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly opposed an application filed by embattled Yahaya  Bello. read more Alleged ₦80.2 b Fraud: EFCC opposes Yahaya Bello’s request to travel abroad for medical treatment

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9 d. ago Police To Prosecute Foreigners Indicted In Abuja Estate Ownership Fraud

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has concluded its investigations into the high-profile case of alleged corporate fraud involving three Ghanaian nationals—Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo—and a Nigerian accomplice, Abu Arome, in the ownership tussle of River Park Estate in Abuja. Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this while briefing journalists on […]

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9 d. ago Police vows to prosecute Ghanaians, Nigerian over alleged River Park Estate fraud 

NPF said it has concluded investigations into what it describes as a deliberate and criminal plot by three Ghanaian nationals. read more Police vows to prosecute Ghanaians, Nigerian over alleged River Park Estate fraud 

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9 d. ago Nigerian Man Nabbed For Alleged Email Fraud, Money Laundering In US

A 33-year-old Nigerian man in Houston, Edikan Adiakpan, has been arrested in connection with a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) and money laundering scheme, according to US Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Adiakpan is expected to make his initial court appearance at 2 p.m. before US Magistrate Judge Peter Bray in Houston on Friday. A federal […]

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1 week ago Legal showdown looms as PWAN, Scott Iguma clash over property fraud allegations

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com A fierce legal battle is brewing between real estate giant, PWAN   Plus Business Concerns Limited and Scott Iguma, a popular social media content creator and property enthusiast, over what the firm called spurious and defamatory allegations designed to damage its brand. Background Trouble erupted months ago when Iguma, leveraging his […] The post Legal showdown looms as PWAN, Scott Iguma clash over property fraud allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SDP notifies INEC of Gabam’s suspension over alleged fraud, gross misconduct

Tribune Online SDP notifies INEC of Gabam’s suspension over alleged fraud, gross misconduct The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the suspension of its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, along with two members of the NWC... SDP notifies INEC of Gabam’s suspension over alleged fraud, gross misconduct Tribune Online

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1 week ago Alleged N7.5bn Fraud: AGF Produces First Witness Against Ponzi Scheme Operator

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has produced its first witness against alleged Ponzi Scheme operator, Bamise Ajetunmobi who was accused of defrauding investors of N7.5 billion. Ajetunmobi was arraigned by the AGF alongside his wife, Elizabeth, who is currently at large, and their company, Imaging Global Solutions Limited, before the Federal High […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago Former NNPC Ltd CFO denies EFCC arrest over $7.2bn refinery deal

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Former Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Umar Ajiya Isa, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked to transactions at the Warri and Port Harcourt […] The post Former NNPC Ltd CFO denies EFCC arrest over $7.2bn refinery deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago $4.5bn Fraud: Emefiele Requests Forensic Review Of WhatsApp Chats

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, had urged a Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja to order a forensic examination of WhatsApp conversations between himself and some witnesses in his ongoing trial over allegations of $4.5 billion fraud. Emefiele argued that the inquiry would clarify the allegations against him […]

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1 week ago Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele seeks forensic review of WhatsApp chats

Tribune Online Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele seeks forensic review of WhatsApp chats The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has requested a forensic review of WhatsApp conversations submitted as evidence in his ongoing $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion fraud trial. Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele seeks forensic review of WhatsApp chats Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Real estate firm debunks allegations of fraud, threatens legal action against Scott Iguma

PWAN Plus Business Concerns Ltd., developers of the Cedarwood Estates, has refuted what it describes as “malicious, defamatory and injurious read more Real estate firm debunks allegations of fraud, threatens legal action against Scott Iguma

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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 Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m

Tribune Online Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday ordered the remand of two self-proclaimed Islamic clerics, Saheed Atanda Aremu and Tolani Osuolale, at the Nigerian Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in a ₦280 million fraud scheme targeting a medical doctor. Clerics arraigned for allegedly defrauding medical doctor of N280m Tribune Online

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