18 h. ago EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to victims of fraud from the United read more EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

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18 h. ago EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a step in restoring justice to foreign fraud victims. As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the EFCC, handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of […] The post EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged N1.3bn Forex Fraud In Akwa Ibom

The Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Barr. Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu before Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding his victims to the tune of N1.3 billion through a bogus foreign exchange investment scheme. Head […]

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20 h. ago Blockchain: Expert highlights potential to transform Africa’s economy, governance

Blockchain expert, Danny Oyekan, has said that technology is increasingly recognised as a transformative force in Africa, potentially revolutionising financial systems, trade, and governance. Oyekan in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday also stated that Blockchain could bridge economic gaps, drive financial inclusion, and enhance transparency across the continent with the right Read More

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24 h. ago EFCC returns $132,362.43, N78.5m to American, Spanish, Swiss fraud victims

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78, 566,324.81 to American, Spanish, and Swiss victims of local fraudsters. The handover ceremony took place on Friday, at the EFCC’s headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, who performed […] The post EFCC returns $132,362.43, N78.5m to American, Spanish, Swiss fraud victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele

Tribune Online Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Bogoro granted the forfeiture request filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by […] Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Tribune Online

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39 h. ago EFCC Hands Over $120,548, N70.6m To Foreigners Defrauded By Nigerians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a total sum of $120,548.43 and N70,602,841.46 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of local fraudsters in Nigeria. The EFCC said it was a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices. Details Later…

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59 h. ago EFCC arraigns 20 Filipinos, Chinese, Indonesian over alleged cybercrime, security breach

By Lukman Olabiyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned 20 foreign nationals before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, for alleged cybercrime and an attempt to destabilise Nigeria’s social and economic structure. The defendants include 15 Filipinos, one Indonesian, and four Chinese nationals. Some of the foreigners are Kayceelyn […] The post EFCC arraigns 20 Filipinos, Chinese, Indonesian over alleged cybercrime, security breach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago EFCC arraigns foreign nationals for cybercrime, plot to destabilise Nigeria

Tribune Online EFCC arraigns foreign nationals for cybercrime, plot to destabilise Nigeria The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned 20 foreign nationals before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, for alleged cybercrime and attempts to destabilise Nigeria's social and economic structure. EFCC arraigns foreign nationals for cybercrime, plot to destabilise Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 d. ago “We Won’t Wait Till Your Tenure Elapses Before Coming After You” – Olukoyede Warns LG Bosses

Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has issued a stern warning to Local Government (LG) chairmen across Nigeria. Speaking at the Gombe State LG Summit on Wednesday, Olukoyede emphasised that the chairpersons are not immune from investigation and prosecution for fraudulent activities. “Local government chairmen do not have […] The post “We Won’t Wait Till Your Tenure Elapses Before Coming After You” – Olukoyede Warns LG Bosses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “EFCC Won’t Spare Any Greedy LG Chairman” — Olukoyede Insists

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that the anti-graft agency will not leave any stones unturned in the fight against corruption. The EFCC Boss, while addressing activists, traditional rulers and Local Government chairmen on Wednesday in Gombe State. He noted that greedy politicians milking the funds of LG won’t […] The post “EFCC Won’t Spare Any Greedy LG Chairman” — Olukoyede Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 30 internet fraudsters jailed in Oyo, ordered to forfeit assets

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of 30 internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State, with various sentences handed down by Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebisi Adetujoye, and K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court. According to a statement by the EFCC on Wednesday via X, the convicts were prosecuted on separate Read More

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3 d. ago Court convicts internet fraudster for N10m scam in Maiduguri

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Abraham Ayomikun Ajibodu before Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, for internet fraud. According to the Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele […] The post Court convicts internet fraudster for N10m scam in Maiduguri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Court directs EFCC to probe Omatsuli’s medical reports in N3.6bn fraud case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the medical reports of ill health which a former Executive Director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Tuoyo Omatsuli, has consistently presented in court […] The post Court directs EFCC to probe Omatsuli’s medical reports in N3.6bn fraud case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Economic and Financial inclusion: Presidential committee gets terms of reference

The federal government, on Tuesday, mandated the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), to provide strategic guidance and read more Economic and Financial inclusion: Presidential committee gets terms of reference

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3 d. ago EFCC Apprehends 15 Suspects Over Alleged Cybercrime In Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 15 suspects over alleged internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The anti-graft agency announced the arrest on X on Tuesday. The agency stated that they were apprehended at Amax Apartment in Guzape after credible intelligence linked them to internet fraud. READ MORE: EFCC […] The post EFCC Apprehends 15 Suspects Over Alleged Cybercrime In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ‘I’m Chief Okoya’s Child’, VeryDarkMan Taunts EFCC Over Naira Abuse

Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has openly taunted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apparently over the agency’s selective trial of abusers of Naira. VeryDarkMan took to his social media handles on Tuesday night to post photos of himself spraying naira notes in a club in Jos, Plateau State. […]

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4 d. ago CSO Questions Ministry Over Alleged ₦4bn For Rent, Illegal Appointments

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Coalition for Transparency, Equity, and Justice, has called on the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, to address allegations of financial mismanagement and questionable appointments under the leadership of Minister Hannatu Musawa. In a formal petition citing the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act, the coalition demanded clarification regarding […]

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The suspects were apprehended at Amax Apartment in Guzape by operatives of the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate following credible intelligence linking them to online fraudulent activities. In a statement posted on […]

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5 d. ago Bench warrant issued against singer Mercy Chinwo’s manager subsists – Court

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday held that the bench warrant issued against Ezekiel Onyedikachi (A.K.A. Eezeetee), the manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, over alleged $345,000 fraud, subsists. The court had issued the bench warrant on January 16, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission sought a court Read More

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