51 h. ago Alleged N1b money laundering: ICPC to arraign KANSIEC chairman, secretary

From Desmond Mgboh. Kano. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign the Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Sani Lawan Malumfashi, and two others over an allegation of laundering the sum of N1billion. A statement signed by the Commission’s spokesperson and Director, Public Enlightenment and Education, […] The post Alleged N1b money laundering: ICPC to arraign KANSIEC chairman, secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago ICPC To Arraign KANSIEC Chairman Over Alleged N1bn Money Laundering

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign the chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, and two others in court over an alleged N1 billion  money laundering case. Professor Malumfashi is expected to be arraigned on Monday at a Federal High Court, Abuja, […]

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60 h. ago ICPC To Arraign KANSIEC Chair, Others Over Alleged N1bn Money Laundering

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed readiness to arraign the Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, and two other officials over an alleged N1 billion money laundering. A statement issued on Friday by the ICPC’s Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, Mr. Demola […]

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60 h. ago Alleged money laundering: ICPC to arraign KANSIEC chairman, secretary

Tribune Online Alleged money laundering: ICPC to arraign KANSIEC chairman, secretary The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has concluded all necessary arrangements to arraign the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, and two others in court over an alleged N1 billion money laundering case. Professor Malumfashi is expected to be arraigned on Monday at the […] Alleged money laundering: ICPC to arraign KANSIEC chairman, secretary Tribune Online

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3 d. ago EFCC to appeal court ruling acquitting Fayose in ₦6.9bn money laundering trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in read more EFCC to appeal court ruling acquitting Fayose in ₦6.9bn money laundering trial

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4 d. ago Lagos Court Acquits Fayose Over Alleged N6.9bn Money Laundering Link To Him

A Federal High Court in Lagos State has discharged the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on charges of money laundering and theft amounting to N6.9 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on Wednesday, discharged Mr. Fayose after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court held […] The post Lagos Court Acquits Fayose Over Alleged N6.9bn Money Laundering Link To Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court acquits Ayodele Fayose of N6.9bn money laundering charge after seven years

A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti State governor, of money laundering and read more Court acquits Ayodele Fayose of N6.9bn money laundering charge after seven years

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Court frees Fayose, says no link to money laundering

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been freed by the Federal High Court in Lagos in the case of money laundering and theft amounting to N6.9 billion. Fayose was discharged by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According […] The post JUST IN: Court frees Fayose, says no link to money laundering appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Businessman Threatens Lawsuit Against EFCC For Declaring Him Wanted

An international businessman, Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani, has threatened to drag the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to court for allegedly damaging his name by declaring him wanted for money laundering, which he described as a false accusation. Auwalu, in a statement, said that the bone of contention leading to EFCC’s action, was a legally […]

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9 d. ago Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering

Tribune Online Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of a businessman, Bayo Adelore, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over his alleged involvement in a ₦1 billion fraud. Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering Tribune Online

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1 week ago EFCC raises alarm over rising digital investment scams in Nigeria

From Shafa’atu Suleiman The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that digital investment scams and the misuse of virtual assets are rapidly emerging as the most dangerous financial crimes in Nigeria, with the potential to surpass traditional money laundering in scale and impact. The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, gave the […] The post EFCC raises alarm over rising digital investment scams in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Customs links wildlife trafficking to money laundering, arms smuggling, illicit currency flows

Authorities at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have escalated their crackdown on the illicit wildlife trade, linking it to a broader. read more Customs links wildlife trafficking to money laundering, arms smuggling, illicit currency flows

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1 week ago Court To Rule On Yahaya Bello’s Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care July 17

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, presided over by Justice Maryann Anenih, has fixed July 17, 2025, to deliver a ruling on an application by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. At the resumed hearing of the money laundering case filed by […] The post Court To Rule On Yahaya Bello’s Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care July 17 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago NFIU credits strategic AML/CFT reforms behind Nigeria’s nears exit from FATF greylist 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has credited a series of strategic reforms under the national Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) framework, behind Nigeria’s significant strides toward exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, marking a critical milestone in the country’s fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, […] The post NFIU credits strategic AML/CFT reforms behind Nigeria’s nears exit from FATF greylist  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Man Bags 76 Years Jail Term For Child Pornography, Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has sentenced one Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan to 76 years in prison after finding him guilty of multiple offences including child pornography, cyberstalking, money laundering, and fraud. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Olalekan was arraigned by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, over the weekend, on an 18-count charge, […] The post Man Bags 76 Years Jail Term For Child Pornography, Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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