55 m. ago EFCC Plans Cybercrime Academy To Rehabilitate Convicted Nigerians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to establish a Cybercrime Response Academy to rehabilitate convicted Nigerian cybercriminals by equipping them with productive digital skills and supporting them with monthly stipends during their reintegration into society. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this at the National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. According […]

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17 h. ago EFCC Probes Undeclared $29,000 Cash Intercepted At Lagos Airport

Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced the investigation of one Rajesh Kumar arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $29,000 in his possession at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Kumar was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check on Wednesday, […]

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19 h. ago 146 Foreigners Convicted For Financial Crimes, Says EFCC Chairman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 146, out of 194 foreigners arrested for cybersecurity attacks relating to financial crimes. Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of International Cybersecurity Conference organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). LEADERSHIP recalls that […]

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22 h. ago EFCC arrests 146 foreign cybercriminals using Nigerian identities

To launch 24/7 cybercrime response centre From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 146 foreign nationals allegedly involved in one of the biggest international cybercrime syndicates operating in the country. EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, who disclosed this Tuesday, at the 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja, said the […] The post EFCC arrests 146 foreign cybercriminals using Nigerian identities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara

Tribune Online Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara The statement also said that the convicts were among the 47 suspects arrested by operatives of the EFCC, during a sting operation Internet fraud: Courts jails music producer, one other in Kwara Tribune Online

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1 week ago Court restrains police, EFCC from harassing Ghanaian investors over Abuja estate dispute

By Philip Nwosu The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and other respondents, barring them from harassing or arresting a group of Ghanaian investors embroiled in a contentious property dispute at the River Park Estate, Lugbe, Abuja. The ruling, […] The post Court restrains police, EFCC from harassing Ghanaian investors over Abuja estate dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Former NNPC Ltd CFO denies EFCC arrest over $7.2bn refinery deal

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Former Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Umar Ajiya Isa, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked to transactions at the Warri and Port Harcourt […] The post Former NNPC Ltd CFO denies EFCC arrest over $7.2bn refinery deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC over alleged sextortion

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Mr. Mkor Aondona, indefinitely. In a Sunday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the suspension takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Aondona was suspended following his arrest by […] The post Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC over alleged sextortion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Gov Alia Suspends Top Aide Aondona Over ‘Sextortion, Cyberbullying’ Scandal

Benue State governor, Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of Dr. Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, following his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. In a press statement by the Chief Press […]

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2 w. ago Benue Governor’s Aide in EFCC net over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying

Operatives of EFCC in Makurdi have arrested Mkor Aondona, Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning. read more Benue Governor’s Aide in EFCC net over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying

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2 w. ago EFCC Nabs Governor Alia’s Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying Of Female Students

Dr. Mkor Aondona, a Special Adviser to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Documentation, Research, and Planning, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over allegations of sextortion and cyberbullying. The arrest, which took place on Friday in Makurdi, followed multiple complaints from female students accusing Aondona of sexual […] The post EFCC Nabs Governor Alia’s Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying Of Female Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC Arrests Benue Gov’s Top Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying

Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyberbullying. EFCC said Dr. Aondona was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, […]

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2 w. ago Benue governor’s aide arrested for alleged sextortion in job recruitment

By Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyber bullying. He was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi following […] The post Benue governor’s aide arrested for alleged sextortion in job recruitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State. Six others were arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their […] The post EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: EFCC Arrests 7 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation carried out in the Life Camp and Kubwa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The arrest, which took place on Thursday, June 19, followed actionable intelligence linking the suspects to a series of alleged […]

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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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4 w. ago EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kaduna, Recovers Expensive Properties

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arrested 11 individuals, suspected to be engaging in internet fraud in Kaduna State. It was gathered that EFCC carried out the arrests in the Mahuta and Barnawa areas of the state, following credible intelligence. Recovered items include a Mercedes Benz C300, 14 mobile phones, two laptops, an iPad, two […] The post EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kaduna, Recovers Expensive Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Mahuta, Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in the state. They were arrested in Mahuta and Barnawa, Chikun and Kaduna South Local Government Areas of the state. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development on Tuesday, June […] The post EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Mahuta, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest A group has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest Tribune Online

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