16 h. 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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23 h. 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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3 d. 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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3 w. ago Money laundering/terrorism financing section of NPF to assist in fighting insecurity — Senator Gaidam

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has said the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (MLTF) section of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will significantly complement police efforts in fighting insecurity in Nigeria. A statement from Bolaji O. Kazeem, Deputy Director (Information and Public Relations Unit) in the Ministry, said […] The post Money laundering/terrorism financing section of NPF to assist in fighting insecurity — Senator Gaidam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC Arrests Former Plateau Speaker For Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule and 14 other members for alleged money laundering. The former legislators were arrested following claims by some concerned state citizens against them for allegedly violating the Money Laundering( Prevention and Prohibition) Act,  […]

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3 w. ago Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2)

Tribune Online Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2) Impeached governors Diepreye Alamieyeseigha – Bayelsa State (2005) IN one of the most dramatic episodes in Nigeria’s political history, Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha of Bayelsa State was arrested in London for money laundering in 2005. His mysterious return to Nigeria—allegedly disguised as a woman—intensified public scrutiny and political pressure. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly swiftly […] Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2) Tribune Online

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3 w. ago EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, and the Executive Director, Innocent Mbagwu, over alleged money laundering to the tune of $12 million. The two top executives were brought before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, June 14, 2025, on […] The post EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago My wife was never involved in money laundering in UK – Senator Katung

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Southern Kaduna Senator Sunday Marshall Katung has denied news that his wife was involved in money laundering in the United Kingdom. Reacting through his media office, Senator Katung denied a publication by an online news medium that his wife was involved in money laundering. A statement by Mr Midat Joseph, Special […] The post My wife was never involved in money laundering in UK – Senator Katung appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago My wife not involved in money laundering, Senator Katung clarifies

Tribune Online My wife not involved in money laundering, Senator Katung clarifies The Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Southern Kaduna Senatorial District has debunked an online media report alleging that his wife was involved in money laundering mess in the United Kingdom. My wife not involved in money laundering, Senator Katung clarifies Tribune Online

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