Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Fraud

March 23, 2024

Cameroonian jailed 12 years for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme in U.S.

Ms Chasanow further mandated restitution of $325,856.12 and forfeiture of $547,310.23.

Fraud alert
January 25, 2024

Kebbi dismisses three district heads for gross misconduct, fraud

Mr Shehu said after due investigations and consultations, the commission found the district heads guilty of misconduct.

Governor Nasir Idris
December 8, 2023

Lagos: EFCC arraigns businessman for $39,554 fraud

The EFCC counsel, Nwandu Ukoha, informed the court that the matter had been inherited from retired Justice Serifat Solebo and requested an accelerated trial.

EFCC operatives used to illustrate the story
December 8, 2023

Police arraign woman for fraud, breach of peace

The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a two-count charge of breach of peace and fraud.

Magistrates’ Court
November 30, 2023

EFCC withdraws money laundering charge against ex-Lagos attorney general Shasore

Mr Shasore was standing trial in Abuja and Lagos State on alleged money laundering offences.

Olasupo Shasore
November 1, 2023

EFCC bans overnight raids after OAU operation backfires

Chairman Ola Olukoyede gave the directive on Wednesday night as fallout intensifies over the agency’s controversial raid on a university campus.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode (Credit: Arise)
November 1, 2023

Purported Internet Fraud: EFCC releases 58 OAU students on bail; faces pressure to free 11 others

An attorney representing the students said they were free on bail following immense public pressure but without stringent conditions.

EFCC operatives used to illustrate the story
October 31, 2023

My pastor taught me masturbation, anal sex; forced me to drink his urine,  eat faeces, witness tells court

The witness said that at first, he refused, but the defendant said he was releasing powers from his body to remove the demonic spirit.

Ikeja High Court
September 8, 2023

Social media influencer jailed five years in U.S. for multimillion-dollar fraud

She isn’t an influencer. She is a convicted felon. She stole the identities of innocent people to steal over $1.2 million.

HOMELAND SECURITY OPERATIVES
September 6, 2023

Alleged Drug Trafficking: Tribunal says no evidence Tinubu was convicted in U.S.

The tribunal maintained that Mr Tinubu was duly qualified to contest the February 25 presidential election

President Bola Tinubu