3 h. 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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4 h. 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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6 h. 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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40 h. ago Kalu’s EFCC case: Ohanaeze alleges persecution of Igbo politicians

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has raised the alarm over the recent Court of Appeal order granting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the latitude to challenge a Federal High Court’s decision that had previously barred the prosecution of former Abia State Governor and senator, representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, over […] The post Kalu’s EFCC case: Ohanaeze alleges persecution of Igbo politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago EFCC Arrests Fresh 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara 

Less than a week after the arrest of 22 suspects, operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested additional 15 other persons for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested in the Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Officers of […]

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3 d. ago VeryDarkMan Accuses EFCC Of Extorting Celebrities, Challenges Commission To Invite Him

Popular social media activist VeryDarkMan has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of extorting celebrities under the guise of investigations. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, he claimed that the EFCC allegedly forced DJ Tunes, Wizkid’s official DJ, along with singer Terry Apala and DJ Osas, to pay thousands […] The post VeryDarkMan Accuses EFCC Of Extorting Celebrities, Challenges Commission To Invite Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EFCC Arrests Two Women For Allegedly Hawking Naira Notes In Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two women for allegedly hawking naira notes. The suspects, named Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi, were taken into custody in Lagos on March 21. According to a statement issued on Monday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, N3,850.000 and N1,600,000 were recovered from the […] The post EFCC Arrests Two Women For Allegedly Hawking Naira Notes In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri

Tribune Online EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri The statement further added that when the separate charges were read, the defendants pleaded not guilty. EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri Tribune Online

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7 d. ago N70bn fraud: Bauchi criticises EFCC, alleges political witch

The Bauchi State Government, on Thursday, described the arrest of its accountant general, Sirajo Jaja, for alleged N70bn fraud as a political witch-hunt and sensationalism by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a statement on Thursday, Governor Bala Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, said the state’s anti-graft agency was already Read More

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9 d. ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Shi Yang Xiong, a Chinese and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Xiong is a member of the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on […] The post EFCC arraigns Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC arrests suspended Edo official “Ebo Stone” for naira abuse

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arrested the suspended coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, for alleged naira abuse. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement on Monday. He Read More

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1 week ago EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspects Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Bauchi, Recovers Valuable Items

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 21 internet fraud suspects in Bauchi State. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend at Kaure New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Bauchi and Awala, Maiduguri road. In a statement shared via its Facebook page on Monday, EFCC disclosed that investigations are ongoing and the suspects […] The post EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspects Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Bauchi, Recovers Valuable Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago OSGF denies involvement in corruption allegations, backs EFCC probe

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has categorically denied any involvement in corruption allegations currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The probe centres on the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Andrew Torhile Uchi, who […] The post OSGF denies involvement in corruption allegations, backs EFCC probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago OSGF Distances Self From Bribery Allegations, Seeks Fair Investigation

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has distanced itself from ongoing corruption allegations involving the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Hon. Andrew Torhile Uchi. Uchi is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged misconduct including bribery […]

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1 week ago EFCC seizes luxury items, arrests 21 for cyber fraud in Bauchi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi State. The commission’s Gombe Zonal Directorate carried out the operation on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following credible intelligence on the suspects’ alleged involvement in cybercrime. According to a statement by the EFCC on Monday via X, the suspects were apprehended at Read More

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1 week ago EFCC arrests Kano TikToker, Murja Kunya, for alleged Naira abuse

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kano State Zonal Directorate, have arrested a popular TikTok influencer, Murja Kunya, for alleged naira abuse. This was disclosed in a press statement by the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Monday. According to EFCC, Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun during her stay Read More

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1 week ago EFCC arrests TikTok star Murja Kunya for alleged naira abuse

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Popular TikTok influencer Murja Ibrahim Kunya has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano State for allegedly mutilating and abusing naira notes. This arrest is part of a broader crackdown on individuals who abuse naira notes, including other TikTok influencers like Al’amin G-Fresh and Ashir Idris, […] The post EFCC arrests TikTok star Murja Kunya for alleged naira abuse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Arrests Controversial Kano TikToker Murja Kunya Over Alleged Naira Abuse

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular TikToker, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, for allegedly abusing the Naira currency in Kano. An EFCC source confirmed that the social media influencer was apprehended on Saturday in Kano State as part of an ongoing investigation. “The investigation is ongoing, and upon completion, she will be […]

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1 week ago Alleged $968,000 Fraud: How fake US engineer duped me – Witness

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, a.k.a James Andrew Shmit and Philip Bradley before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja commenced on Thursday, March 13, 2025 with the presentation of the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Kathleen Sharp by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Nelson, […] The post Alleged $968,000 Fraud: How fake US engineer duped me – Witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Alleged Land Grabbing: Lawyer Sues EFCC Chairman, IGP, AGF, Others, Demands N500m

The land tussle between Jona Brothers Construction Limited and Chief Michael Adeojo (chairman of Elizade Motors), has taken another dimension, as Abuja-based lawyer, Alexander Oketa, has filed a suit against the chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on behalf of his clients. Barrister Oketa had petitioned the EFCC Chairman last week, […]

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