5 h. ago EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun investigating 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a “Yahoo” training school, known as Hustle Kingdom (HK), in Benin City. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced on Tuesday that the suspects were […] The post EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E

By John Ogunsemore Activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide an update in the naira abuse case against the children of billionaire businessman, Chief Rasaq Okoya. VeryDarkMan made the call in a video shared on Facebook on Tuesday following reports of EFCC’s arrest of […] The post Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E-Money’s arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Aisha Achimugu, the managing director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Achimugu was arrested at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday upon her arrival in Nigeria from London. Her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued […] The post EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

Air Peace has clarified a recent incident involving its flight P47171 from Benin to Abuja on 25th April, 2025 during read more How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

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4 d. ago Alleged Fraud: Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Arrest, Detain Six CBEX Promoters

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Economic and Financial Crimes Commission the go ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange over alleged investment fraud. It was gathered that Justice Emeka Nwite, on Thursday, who gave the order after EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, […] The post Alleged Fraud: Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Arrest, Detain Six CBEX Promoters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG designates Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna as alternative to Abuja

By Chinelo Obogo       The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, as the alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister made the disclosure when he recently joined the executive governor of Niger State, Umar Bago for the inaugural flight […] The post FG designates Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna as alternative to Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago EFCC arraigns Lexicon Multiconcept Media CEO for N459m fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Osabohem Alex Ologbosele, CEO of Lexicon Multiconcept Media Limited, his company, and employee Augustine Osas Iyoha before Justice E. Akpan of the Federal High Court in Abuja. They face six amended charges of fraud, obtaining under false pretences, and money laundering involving […] The post EFCC arraigns Lexicon Multiconcept Media CEO for N459m fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago N1.3bn fraud: Jude Okoye meets bail conditions, regains freedom

By Seyi Babalola Jude Okoye, Psquare’s former manager, has been freed from Ikoyi prison after meeting his bail terms in an ongoing N1.38 billion money laundering trial. Jude, the eldest brother of music artists Peter and Paul Okoye, and his firm, Northside Music Limited, are facing a seven-count prosecution before A. Owoeye of the federal […] The post N1.3bn fraud: Jude Okoye meets bail conditions, regains freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Niger, Recovers Valuables Items, Charms

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna local government areas of Niger State. It was gathered that the arrests were made by the anti-graft agency, following a credible information. In a statement by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday, said that the suspects […] The post EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Niger, Recovers Valuables Items, Charms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters With Pants, Charms In Niger

In a swift move to check the influx of internet fraudsters to Niger State, the Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna the state capital. LEADERSHIP gathered that they were arrested with charms and pants of women with […]

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1 week ago Niger: EFCC seizes cars, fetish beads from 40 suspected internet fraudsters

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, April 15. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, reported that items recovered included three cars, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two […] The post Niger: EFCC seizes cars, fetish beads from 40 suspected internet fraudsters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Chinese national, Liu Beixiang, also read more EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

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2 w. ago EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, Edo State. It was gathered that the suspects, which identities are yet to be revealed to public were apprehended in different locations in the state over the weekend. This was contained in a statement by EFCC’s Spokesman Dele Oyewale […] The post EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recovers Cars, Gadgets appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Alleged N1.3bn fraud: How my rift with Jude Okoye started – Peter Okoye

Peter Okoye, a former member of the defunct music duo P-Square, testified in the N1.3 billion fraud case against his older brother, Jude Okoye on Monday. Jude Okoye is standing trial on a seven-count charge, including fraud and money laundering, based on a petition written by Peter Okoye through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […] The post Alleged N1.3bn fraud: How my rift with Jude Okoye started – Peter Okoye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court orders EFCC, others to file defence in Aisha Achimugu’s suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other respondents in a suit filed by socialite and businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to refrain from proceeding with her arrest and detention. The respondents named in the fundamental human rights enforcement suit include the Nigeria Police Force, Independent Corrupt Practices and Read More

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2 w. ago Nigerians arrested as Indian police bust international drug ring

Two Nigerians and a local forex agent have been arrested in Hyderabad, India, as police uncovered a transnational drug trafficking and money laundering syndicate with links to the United States and Nigeria, The Hindu Newspapers reports. The suspects, identified as Ugwu Ikechukwu (alias Emma) and Chukwu Ogbonna (alias Big Joe), were arrested by the Telangana Read More

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2 w. ago EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Fraudsters In Benue, Recovers Expensive Items

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in Makurdi Zonal Directorate, have arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benue State. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the suspects were arrested on Tuesday April 8 and Wednesday April 9 2025 following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in cybercrimes. READ MORE: “It’s Possible To Achieve […] The post EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Fraudsters In Benue, Recovers Expensive Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Customs seizes N8.6bn tramadol at Abuja airport, hands over to NDLEA

From Uche Usim The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has nabbed a huge haul of tramadol worth N8.6 billion at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The catch, made on 5 April 2025, shows their strong fight against smuggling. Customs spokesman Abdullahi Maiwada shared this in a statement. He said the drugs were quickly passed to NDLEA […] The post Customs seizes N8.6bn tramadol at Abuja airport, hands over to NDLEA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC arrests 37 over alleged internet fraud in Port Harcourt

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 37 individuals for alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in various locations across Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a sting operation codenamed Operation Eagle Sweep. According to a statement posted on Read More

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3 w. ago Ohaneze youths to EFCC: Achimugu, a respected personality, global brand

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Kogi State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has risen in defence of socialite, Dr Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu. This came amid the declaration of Achimugu wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, the Ohanaeze youths, Kogi State chapter, […] The post Ohaneze youths to EFCC: Achimugu, a respected personality, global brand appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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