3 h. ago EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, Edo State. It was gathered that the suspects, which identities are yet to be revealed to public were apprehended in different locations in the state over the weekend. This was contained in a statement by EFCC’s Spokesman Dele Oyewale […] The post EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC Arraigns 2 Suspected Fraudsters For Impersonating Kano Oil Mogul To Defraud Victim N12m

  The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two suspects – Sulaiman Inuwa Zakiru and Aliyu Ahmed – before Honourable Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano State High Court on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretenses. The defendants allegedly conspired to […]

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4 d. ago Court dismisses N5bn suit by Chinese fraud suspects against EFCC

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a N5 billion suit brought by 110 alleged internet fraudsters against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for lack of merit. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, dismissed the suit because the applicants failed to prove they had been unlawfully detained after taking arguments from both Read More

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4 d. ago EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Fraudsters In Benue, Recovers Expensive Items

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in Makurdi Zonal Directorate, have arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benue State. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the suspects were arrested on Tuesday April 8 and Wednesday April 9 2025 following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in cybercrimes. READ MORE: “It’s Possible To Achieve […] The post EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Fraudsters In Benue, Recovers Expensive Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialises in buying bank accounts details from individuals with which he allegedly defrauds unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, the EFCC said its Benin Zonal Directorate arrested the suspect. […] The post EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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3 w. ago EFCC Busts Ponzi Scheme Academy In Abuja, Arrests 133 Suspects

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a significant move in combating fraudulent activities in Nigeria. On Monday, March 24, 2025, the EFCC raided a Ponzi scheme academy in Abuja, arresting 133 suspects in the process. The raid targeted Q University, also known as Q-Net, located at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada, Federal […] The post EFCC Busts Ponzi Scheme Academy In Abuja, Arrests 133 Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC raids ponzi scheme academy, arrests 133 suspects in Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 133 suspects in Abuja following a raid on a Ponzi scheme academy operating under the name Q University, also known as Q-Net. The operation carried out on Monday, March 24, 2025, took place at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory. A statement by Read More

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3 w. ago EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into Okorie Sunday, who was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with $578,000. Sunday was apprehended, after arriving from Johannesburg, South Africa. He initially declared $279,000 but a search revealed an additional $299,000 hidden in various packages. Authorities also found €100 and […] The post EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Customs seize $578,000 undeclared cash, hand suspects to EFCC

The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, said it intercepted a total of $578,000 falsely declared by an inbound passenger coming into Nigeria from South Africa. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, John Harrison, announced this while addressing journalists at the command on Friday. He explained that the suspect, Mr Read More

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3 w. ago EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Fraudsters, Recovers 21 Phones, Luxury Cars, Others

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. Taking to its verified social media handles on Friday, EFCC said the suspects were arrested on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in a coordinated sting operation at different locations across […]

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3 w. ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Shi Yang Xiong, a Chinese and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Xiong is a member of the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on […] The post EFCC arraigns Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspects Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Bauchi, Recovers Valuable Items

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 21 internet fraud suspects in Bauchi State. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend at Kaure New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Bauchi and Awala, Maiduguri road. In a statement shared via its Facebook page on Monday, EFCC disclosed that investigations are ongoing and the suspects […] The post EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspects Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Bauchi, Recovers Valuable Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago EFCC seizes luxury items, arrests 21 for cyber fraud in Bauchi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi State. The commission’s Gombe Zonal Directorate carried out the operation on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following credible intelligence on the suspects’ alleged involvement in cybercrime. According to a statement by the EFCC on Monday via X, the suspects were apprehended at Read More

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