Sunday, June 21, 2026

Fraudsters

May 21, 2026

Farjess, Royal Canadian, owner Feroz Jessani to pay U.S. govt $19 million over evaded customs duties

Farjess, Royal Canadian Steel and Mr Jessani avoided duties owed to the U.S. by knowingly misrepresenting the country of origin of certain flat-rolled steel, alleged the justice department.

Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc.
April 16, 2026

Yahoo Boys Akinade Raheem, Abayomi Eletu nabbed over $100 million identity fraud

Two fraudsters, Akinade Raheem and Abayomi Eletu, have been charged with a stolen-identity tax fraud that sought over $100 million from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

Dollars and IRS agents
February 10, 2026

U.S. official faces 100 years’ imprisonment for helping Nigeria-based fraudsters launder millions of dollars

Prosecutors alleged the offences occurred between July 2023 and December 2025 when Mr Marcus served as a money mule for online scammers operating out of Nigeria.

Unidentified scammer behind a computer+U.S. Department of Defence
January 11, 2024

Organisation seeks tough penalties for fraudsters

He decried fraud cases by fraudsters against unsuspecting citizens.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun
November 30, 2023

FBI fines U.S. manufacturer $1.7 million for shipping multibillion-naira farming equipment to ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Nigeria

In exchange, the authorities agreed not to prosecute the company as long as a $1.724,802.75 million fine was paid and global anti-money laundering controls were implemented.

FBI
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 1, 2023

UNIBEN arrests admission racketeers

“Some admission fraud syndicates at the University of Benin have been uncovered. “

UNIBEN
September 2, 2023

Police arrest 10 suspects with fake currency in Katsina

The suspects said that they produce the fake currency with mercury bought mercury from Kebbi.

suspects and fake currency used to illustrate the story
August 9, 2023

Amotekun arrested over 7,000 suspects, dismissed four erring officers since formation: Official

According to him, at least 1,500 of them have been prosecuted in a collaborative effort with sister sisters security agencies in the state.

Amotekun operatives (photo: punch)