30 h. ago NOA, EFCC Launch Nationwide Campaign Against Cyber, Financial Crimes

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have unveiled plans for a nationwide sensitisation campaign aimed at curbing cybercrime and promoting financial responsibility among Nigerians. The partnership was announced by the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a public lecture hosted by the EFCC to commemorate African Union Anti-Corruption […]

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34 h. ago EFCC urges Gombe residents to join fight against investment fraud, others

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Gombe State, to join the Commission’s fight against growing trend of investment fraud, ponzi schemes, and virtual asset-related scams. The appeal was made by the Gombe Zonal Director of the EFCC, Mr Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad, who spoke […] The post EFCC urges Gombe residents to join fight against investment fraud, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago EFCC raises alarm over rising digital investment scams in Nigeria

From Shafa’atu Suleiman The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that digital investment scams and the misuse of virtual assets are rapidly emerging as the most dangerous financial crimes in Nigeria, with the potential to surpass traditional money laundering in scale and impact. The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, gave the […] The post EFCC raises alarm over rising digital investment scams in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 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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52 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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56 h. ago EFCC Alerts Nigerians On Rising Virtual Asset, Investment Scams

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, raised alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa. He warned that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. Olukoyede gave the warning in his address at a public lecture marking the […]

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57 h. ago EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams

Tribune Online EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa, warning that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams Tribune Online

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58 h. ago We’ll pursue all corruption cases to logical conclusion – EFCC boss

Says fraudulent politicians hiding stolen funds in cryptocurrencies From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, July 10, assured Nigerians that the Commission would not abandon any corruption case, no matter how complex or high-profile it may be. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on […] The post We’ll pursue all corruption cases to logical conclusion – EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. 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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61 h. ago Kaduna Court Jails Four Suspects Over Online Fraud, Impersonation

An High Court sitting in Kaduna State has sentenced four men, identified as Promise Usman, Daniel Chinedu, Fahad Yusuf Badamasi, and Emmanuel Chidera Udochukwu for internet-related fraud and impersonation offenses. The convicts were prosecuted by Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on separate count charges bordering on impersonation, cheating, and obtaining […] The post Kaduna Court Jails Four Suspects Over Online Fraud, Impersonation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Property Dispute: Developer Denies Receiving EFCC’s Letter Over N102m Draft

The Chief Executive Officer of Oak Homes Limited, a property firm, Olukayode Olusanya, has denied ever receiving a letter from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), dated September 13, 2023, inviting him to collect a bank draft of N102m from the commission. Olusanya, while being cross-examined by the EFCC counsel, Mr. E.S. Okondu, before […]

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth

Tribune Online EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday tasked the leadership and members ... EFCC tasks NASS on passage of law criminalising unexplained wealth Tribune Online

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of ₦653,987,268.50 worth of undisclosed currencies from one Ghanaian passport holder, Ahmed Salisu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Speaking on Tuesday, July 8, at the handover of the currencies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the […] The post Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC launches investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 4,170,500 at Kano airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, and CFA 4,170,500 by one Ahmad Salisu, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Salisu was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check […] The post EFCC launches investigation into undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 4,170,500 at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC

Tribune Online How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the persistent opacity in Nigeria’s financial reporting system, particularly within the oil and gas sector. How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC Tribune Online

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4 d. ago EFCC Begins Probe Of Undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA 3,946,500 Cash At Kano Airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the case of one Ahmad Salisu, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly concealing and failing to declare the sum of $420,900, £5,825, CFA3,946,500, and Cameroonian CFA 224,000. Salisu was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check on Monday, […]

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