8 d. 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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1 week 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 Georgia man admits aiding Nigerian con men in sextortion scheme

A Georgia man admitted he was part of a five-person money laundering conspiracy that took at least $150,000 from sextortion victims, then sent proceeds of the scheme to a Nigerian criminal group. The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Andrew Birge, said on Thursday that Johnathan Demetrius Green, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Read More

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2 w. ago Coalition Tackles EFCC For Declaring Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted

The Coalition for Good Governance and Accountability has raised concerns over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, wanted despite her prior communication with the commission about being out of the country for medical reasons. At a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the group, […]

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2 w. ago EFCC secures conviction in $30,000 airport money laundering case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced Okunfulure Olusola Steve to three months’ imprisonment for money laundering. The Head of Media and Publicity at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dele Oyewale, said the convict was arrested on 28 […] The post EFCC secures conviction in $30,000 airport money laundering case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Three Nigerians In U.S. Face 60 Years Sentence For Alleged $4.5m Money Laundering

Three US-based Nigerians, Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and Emmanuel Unuigbe, face a possible combined 60-year jail sentence for alleged money laundering amounting to $4.5 million. The trio is accused of engaging in fraudulent financial activities, which led to significant financial losses. US authorities have charged them with multiple counts of money laundering, wire fraud, and […] The post Three Nigerians In U.S. Face 60 Years Sentence For Alleged $4.5m Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Achimugu Responds To EFCC’s Wanted Notice, Insists On Due Process

Aisha Achimugu, CEO and managing director of Felak Concept Group, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare her wanted over alleged money laundering. On Friday, the EFCC called on the public to report any information regarding Achimugu’s whereabouts. The EFCC stated Achimugu was declared wanted in a “case of […] The post Achimugu Responds To EFCC’s Wanted Notice, Insists On Due Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Achimugu: 20 Lawyers, Activists Drag EFCC To Court For Declaring Businesswoman Wanted, Invasion Of Home

20 constitutional lawyers and activists led by Barr. Okere Kingdom, on behalf of a consortium of human rights/constitutional lawyers, have vowed to commence multiple legal actions in Court to quash the allegations of criminal conspiracy, money laundering against foremost businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had few days […]

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3 w. ago “Real Estate In Nigeria Is Haven For Money Laundering” – Patrick Doyle

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has stated that the real estate sector in Nigeria is being used to facilitate financial crimes. He claimed that real estate is the primary channel for money laundering in Nigeria. He made these claims during a recent interview on Echo Room with host Quincy Jones, which was uploaded on YouTube on […] The post “Real Estate In Nigeria Is Haven For Money Laundering” – Patrick Doyle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC declares bizwoman, Aisha Achimugu wanted after rejecting invitation

A businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the EFCC had summoned the socialite to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 25, 2025 over alleged money laundering and a high-profile investment scam. The invitation letter, dated March 4 and signed Read More

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3 w. ago Arewa Youths Condemn EFCC’s Declaration Of Aisha Achimugu Wanted, Says It’s Persecution

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum has strongly condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare businesswoman Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. Recall that EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, had signed a notice declaring Achimugu’s wanted on the commission’s official social media platforms […]

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3 w. ago EFCC Declares Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has issued a wanted notice for businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu. Dele Oyewale, the agency’s spokesman, said this in a circular shared via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. The EFCC stated that Aisha Achimugu is wanted in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. […] The post EFCC Declares Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman and socialite, wanted over allegations of criminal read more EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

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3 w. ago EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted. The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a circular released via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. According to the EFCC, Achimugu is wanted by the agency in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The circular Read More

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3 w. ago Money laundering: Customs to launch electronic system for cash declarations at airports

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to introduce an electronic declaration system to streamline and enhance compliance for travelers carrying cash into or out of Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Abdullahi Maiwada, NCS spokesperson, emphasized that the initiative aligns with efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-money […] The post Money laundering: Customs to launch electronic system for cash declarations at airports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned a suspect, Okorie Sylvernus Sunday, arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with $578,000. According to the Head of Media […] The post EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Four Bank Employees Arrested In Lagos For ₦270m International Fraud

The Lagos State Police Command has taken four bank employees into custody for allegedly participating in a complex fraud and money laundering operation that siphoned over £138,924 (more than ₦270 million) from international airline accounts. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests during a news briefing on Monday at the state police headquarters […] The post Four Bank Employees Arrested In Lagos For ₦270m International Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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