3 h. ago EFCC arraigns woman for N15.2 million fraud as court convicts two for cybercrime in Borno

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Maiduguri Zonal Directorate, on Monday, arraigned one Fatima Muhammad. read more EFCC arraigns woman for N15.2 million fraud as court convicts two for cybercrime in Borno

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17 h. ago EFCC Slaps Jude Okoye With Four New Theft Charges, Set For Arraignment On Tuesday

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign music executive Jude Okoye on Tuesday before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. He is accused of fraud and money laundering involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square […] The post EFCC Slaps Jude Okoye With Four New Theft Charges, Set For Arraignment On Tuesday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Jude Okoye Faces N100m Bail With Strict Conditions Ahead Of Fraud Trial

A N100 million bail has been granted to Jude Okoye, the older brother and former manager of the now-defunct P-Square, ahead of his trial for alleged fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Okoye on charges of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. He denied the charges and was first placed in […] The post Jude Okoye Faces N100m Bail With Strict Conditions Ahead Of Fraud Trial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3

A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, heard Jude Okoye’s bail plea on Friday in connection with money laundering allegations. On Wednesday, Okoye, the eldest brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, was charged with laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Okoye and […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday,  February 28,  2025 arraigned a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji and four others before Justice Lilian Abai of the Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia on a 16- count charge bordering on money laundering. Details later… The post JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court Overturns Cybercrime charge against Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele, Orders EFCC to tender Public apology

A High Court sitting in Warri has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) to publicly tender an apology to Mr Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele for adding his name on a suit for Financial fraud The court In charge No. FHC/WR/110C/2019, filed on December 2, 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Read More

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5 d. ago N1bn fraud: Court orders lawyer to produce fleeing Chinese client

Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered a lawyer, Charles Adeyoriju, to produce his fleeing Chinese client, Mr Su Donghai, in court for his arraignment over an alleged N1bn fraud. The Chinese national is being charged alongside two Nigerians and two companies by the operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Read More

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6 d. ago EFCC arraigns another 16 Chinese in Lagos over fraud allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal directorate, have arraigned an additional 16 Chinese before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged fraud. The Chinese Nationals are among the 792-member cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested by EFCC operatives on December 10, 2024, in Lagos, in Read More

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7 d. ago Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Ex

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, presented its first witness against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the alleged N80.2bn fraud trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC filed a 19-count charge against Bello, bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Lawyer Petitions IGP Over Alleged Interference by Monitoring Unit Head In Fraud Case

A legal practitioner, Oladimeji Ekengba, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over the alleged unlawful interference of deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Akingbade Fakorede, head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, in an ongoing fraud case before the Federal High Court in Lagos. In the petition, Ekengba accused DCP Fakorede of aiding a suspected […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Alleged $340,000 fraud: Mercy Chinwo’s ex manager must show face in Court – Judge

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice A.O. Owoeye of Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, on Monday, February 17, 2025 held that Mr. Ezekiel Thankgod must appear in court to take his plea and adjourned the matter to March 6, 2025, for his arraignment. Mr. Thankgod, ex-manager of gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo has consistently evaded arraignment […] The post Alleged $340,000 fraud: Mercy Chinwo’s ex manager must show face in Court – Judge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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