10 h. ago EFCC: Court jails Gobir seven years for N300m fraud, orders $1m, ₦123m restitution

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Mohammed Gobir, who was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by Justice R.I.B. Adebiyi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Gobir’s conviction followed a prolonged trial that began after his arrest on […] The post EFCC: Court jails Gobir seven years for N300m fraud, orders $1m, ₦123m restitution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago EFCC Files $443,371 Theft Charge Against Mercy Chinwo’s Former Manager

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count theft charge against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. The EFCC is accusing Onyedikachukwu of allegedly stealing $443,371 from Chinwo and another gospel artist, Judith Kanayo, also known as Judikay. Onyedikachukwu […]

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63 h. ago EFCC Asks Court To Reject Yahaya Bello’s Motion For Medical Trip

Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory was on Tuesday asked to turn down a request by former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to travel out of the country for medical vacation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in its counter-motion against the request of the former governor, […]

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3 d. 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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6 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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6 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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9 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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9 d. ago EFCC denies disobeying court order on Abuja property linked to Diezani

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted media reports suggesting it defied a court order directing its operatives. read more EFCC denies disobeying court order on Abuja property linked to Diezani

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1 week ago Diezani Forfeited Property: EFCC denies disobeying Court order

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday denied disobeying order of Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court, Abuja directing its operatives to vacate a property situated at House 6, Aso Drive, Asokoro, Abuja. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in a statement argued that while it was not in […] The post Diezani Forfeited Property: EFCC denies disobeying Court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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1 week ago “Let Me Treat My Hypertension Abroad” – Yahaya Bello Begs Court; EFCC Tells Him To Use “Ultra

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected the application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. The anti-graft agency told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday that the request was an abuse of court process. EFCC’s prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), said Bello […] The post “Let Me Treat My Hypertension Abroad” – Yahaya Bello Begs Court; EFCC Tells Him To Use “Ultra-modern Hospitals” He Claimed He Built In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago I wasn’t harassed by Yahaya Bello’s security aides, EFCC witness tells Court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The trial of former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello took a dramatic twist, when a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mshellia Bata, denied the allegations made by the commission that he (witness) was thoroughly harassed and intimidated by security aides of the defendant on account of […] The post I wasn’t harassed by Yahaya Bello’s security aides, EFCC witness tells Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC presents two more witnesses against Hadi Sirika, family members in fraud case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, continued on Thursday, June 26, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting its 10th and 11th prosecution witnesses. Sirika is standing trial alongside his daughter, Fatima Hadi Sirika; his son-in-law, Hamma Jalal […] The post EFCC presents two more witnesses against Hadi Sirika, family members in fraud case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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3 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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3 w. ago $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC attempted to damage my name, Agunloye tells Court 

Tribune Online $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC attempted to damage my name, Agunloye tells Court  "It is a deliberate attempt by EFCC to push things around, misinform the public and paint me as one reckless minister who was involved in a $6billion contract $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC attempted to damage my name, Agunloye tells Court  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction

Tribune Online River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun; the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale; the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede; and others from alleged continued violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park Estate dispute. River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court

Tribune Online Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court When the lawyer asked the witness to take a look at the account statements of Hyzman and tell the court if there were several withdrawals, she admitted that several withdrawals were made. Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court Tribune Online

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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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3 w. ago EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, and the Executive Director, Innocent Mbagwu, over alleged money laundering to the tune of $12 million. The two top executives were brought before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, June 14, 2025, on […] The post EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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