10 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago CBEX: EFCC arraigns two for alleged investment fraud in Abuja

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, July 7, 2025 arraigned Awerusuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim before Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale in a statement on Monday said, they were arraigned on a three-count amended charge […] The post CBEX: EFCC arraigns two for alleged investment fraud in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, July 4, 2025, sentenced eight Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.  They were arraigned in court by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Pan Cai Qi, Zeng […] The post Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, secured the conviction and sentence of five Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. They were investigated by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Guo Qiang (aka […] The post Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Crisis looms in Ebonyi community over illegal underground mining

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Crisis is looming in Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, as indigenes of Enyim Agalegu Edukwu in the area have raised the alarm over alleged illegal underground mining activities being carried out by a Chinese firm in connivance with some members of the community. They made the allegation in a  […] The post Crisis looms in Ebonyi community over illegal underground mining appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted for alleged rape, cyberbullying

By Seyi Babalola The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared controversial artist Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, wanted for alleged rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The firm made the announcement on Friday via its official Instagram profile, @officialnaptip. “WANTED BY NAPTIP. Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted […] The post NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted for alleged rape, cyberbullying appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 Court adjourns Maharaj Ji’s defamation suit against clergyman, firm till July

Tribune Online Court adjourns Maharaj Ji’s defamation suit against clergyman, firm till July The High Court of Justice, Iyaganku, Ibadan, has adjourned the hearing of a defamation of character suit filed against Prophet Amos Ojo, also known as Elewuogbo, Mr Oyeleye Oladele, and his publishing firm, Ee-nuel Global Information Limited, for the alleged defamation of Satguru Maharaj Ji, till 7th July 2025. At the hearing of the case, […] Court adjourns Maharaj Ji’s defamation suit against clergyman, firm till July Tribune Online

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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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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 alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn

Tribune Online EFCC arraigns alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn He allegedly claimed to be running a business in partnership with telecom giant MTN, a claim the network provider did not verify. EFCC arraigns alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn Tribune Online

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2 w. ago EFCC Arraigns Medical Doctor Over Alleged N39.1m Visa Scam In Rivers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate in Rivers State, has arraigned a medical practitioner based in Port Harcourt, Doctor Nekabari Dambere Nathan, over an alleged visa scam involving N39,157,000. Nathan was arraigned alongside his firm, Global Horizons Academy Ltd, before Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court in Port […]

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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 EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1

Tribune Online Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1 A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice Lewis Allagoa, has fixed 1 July 2025 to determine which application to hear first in the ongoing ₦32 billion fraud case involving Lagos-based legal practitioner, Victor Ukutt, and... Court to rule on preliminary objections in N32bn fraud case against lawyer, others July 1 Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud

Tribune Online Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud A Ghanaian national, Yaw Agyei, has been arraigned before a Yaba Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos for... Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud Tribune Online

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3 w. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Director Over Alleged N13.8bn Ponzi Scheme

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, Precious Williams, for allegedly defrauding over 3,000 investors of N13.8 billion through an investment scheme. Williams was brought before Justice S.I. Mark of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on a 14-count charge bordering on […]

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3 w. ago Ponzi Scheme: EFCC arraigns Precious Williams for alleged N13.8b fraud

EFCC Port Harcourt has arraigned Precious Williams before S.I. Mark, Justice of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. read more Ponzi Scheme: EFCC arraigns Precious Williams for alleged N13.8b fraud

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