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Fraud

February 6, 2025

Police nab man for defrauding American woman of $597,000

Mr Adejobi said eight BMW vehicles, suspected to be proceeds of the crime, were recovered from the suspect.

Lagos police spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi
January 16, 2025

Businessman in court over alleged N343 million fraud

The prosecutor said that the defendant committed the offences sometime in 2023 in Lagos.

Court room
October 30, 2024

Man, 60, arraigned over alleged N1 million fraud

The prosecutor told the court that the defendant failed to remit the N1 million, which he allegedly converted to his own use.

Court room
August 22, 2024

Two brothers in court over alleged N160,000 fraud

The police prosecutor said that the defendants also assaulted the complainant when she asked for a refund of her money.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 25, 2024

Trader in court over alleged N3 million fraud

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.

Court room
July 9, 2024

Kwara university expels 175 students over fake results, fraud, cultism

The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, says it has expelled 175 students for various offences.

Kwara State University (KWASU)
July 4, 2024
Palm oil (Credit: House food)
July 2, 2024

Mauritanian government shuts down internet services amid post-election protests

Protesters took to the streets on Monday evening in the capital Nouakchott, the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Zouérat in the north, and Rosso in the south-west.

Protest in Mauritania
June 22, 2024

EFCC nabs former Union Bank staff for allegedly stealing N4.2 million from deceased customer’s account 

“The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he said.

efcc
May 8, 2024

Police arrest 25-year-old lady for allegedly defrauding Dubai-based fiance

He said the defendant collected the money from the complainant, who lives in Dubai and happens to be her fiancé, to prepare for their wedding.

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