38 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering

The anti-graft agency declared Olasijibomi Ogundele, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, a real estate company, wanted in a notice published on Friday and signed its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. The post EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago EFCC Arrests Gavice Logistics CEO Over Alleged N2bn Ponzi Scheme Fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the chief executive officer (CEO) of Gavice Logistics Limited, Ahamba Tochukwu, for allegedly defrauding several investors in his logistics investment schemes to the tune of N2,000,000,000. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the arrest, said Tochukwu, through Gavice Logistics Limited rolled out elaborate investment […]

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6 d. ago EFCC arrests Gavice Logistics CEO over alleged ₦2bn Ponzi scheme

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Chief Executive Officer of Gavice Logistics Limited, Mr Ahamba Tochukwu, for allegedly defrauding investors of more than ₦2 billion through a suspected Ponzi scheme. According to the EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, Tochukwu lured over 400 investors into funding elaborate logistics ventures […] The post EFCC arrests Gavice Logistics CEO over alleged ₦2bn Ponzi scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC orders arrest of dismissed staff caught on social media matchmaking programme

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has distanced itself from the actions of Olakunle Folarin, one of its former read more EFCC orders arrest of dismissed staff caught on social media matchmaking programme

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2 w. ago EFCC Orders Arrest Of Dismissed Staff Spotted On Lege Miami’s Matchmaking Show

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered the arrest of one of its dismissed staff members, Olakunle Alex Folarin, after he was spotted on a matchmaking programme hosted by entertainer and Nollywood actor, Lege Miami, on social media. In a statement released on its official X handle on Monday, the anti-graft agency said […]

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2 w. ago OOPL: Court convicts eight cybercriminals, orders asset forfeiture, fines

Tribune Online OOPL: Court convicts eight cybercriminals, orders asset forfeiture, fines Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted eight internet fraudsters arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a sting operation in Abeokuta. OOPL: Court convicts eight cybercriminals, orders asset forfeiture, fines Tribune Online

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2 w. ago CISLAC commends EFCC over arrest of 792 foreign cybercrime syndicate, others

Tribune Online CISLAC commends EFCC over arrest of 792 foreign cybercrime syndicate, others The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Ibrahim Rafsanjani, on Thursday commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for CISLAC commends EFCC over arrest of 792 foreign cybercrime syndicate, others Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Nigeria Deports 51 More Foreigners Jailed For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud

The Nigerian Immigration Service on Thursday deported 50 additional foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The convicted foreigners were part of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in December 2024. The repatriated foreign nationals include […]

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3 w. ago Court jails three for fraud after EFCC sting at Obasanjo Library

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced three men for internet fraud following their arrest read more Court jails three for fraud after EFCC sting at Obasanjo Library

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3 w. ago Sean Kingston Sentenced To Three And Half Years In Prison Over $1m Fraud Scheme

Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his role in a $1 million fraud scheme involving luxury goods. Kingston, born Kisean Paul Anderson, was convicted in March alongside his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire […] The post Sean Kingston Sentenced To Three And Half Years In Prison Over $1m Fraud Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it will arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters at a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday. On Thursday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed that the 23 individuals scheduled for arraignment are among 93 people apprehended on Sunday at a hotel located within the Olusegun […] The post EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that 23 suspected internet fraudsters, arrested during a sting operation near read more EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

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3 w. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport

By Blessing Iwuala Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000. Damian was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the […] The post EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Tambuwal’s arrest handiwork of political actors – Sokoto PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State has spoken against the recent arrest of former governor Aminu Tambuwal, linking it to political actors. Tambuwal, a serving senator, who governed Sokoto for eight years, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday and quizzed over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure. Reacting […] The post Tambuwal’s arrest handiwork of political actors – Sokoto PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation

Tribune Online PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation “assault on political dissent” amid what it described as a growing coalition of progressive forces opposing PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation Tribune Online

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