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Fraudsters

August 11, 2022

Police rescue three alleged fraudsters from mob

The police commissioner condemned the mob action and urged residents to lodge complaints at police stations to seek justice.

FCT Commissioner of Police (CP) Babaji Sunday
June 29, 2022

Man jailed for 235 years for internet fraud

Mr Olatunji was slammed with 45-count charges bordering money laundering, identity theft and conspiracy.

EFCC
June 27, 2022

Estate agent docked over alleged N30 million fraud

The agent facilitated the sale of a two-bedroom apartment for someone but converted the N30 million proceeds from the sale to his personal use.

Court symbol used to tell the story
April 13, 2022

Bawa’s EFCC focusing on small-small fraudsters: U.S. Govt

The so-called anti-corruption battle championed by EFCC chair Abdulrasheed Bawa is targeted mainly at “low-level” and “mid-level” fraudsters.

Bawa, Kyari and Hushpuppi
February 16, 2022

Court orders internet fraudster to sweep police station for 90 days

Mr Clement posed as Parthner Smith, an American military officer and tricked another American citizen, Felicia Mendez, to pay $ 550.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
August 14, 2021

Scammers are using Sound Sultan’s social media accounts to solicit funds: Widow

Ms. Fasasi posted a disclaimer via Instagram to alert possible soon-to-be victims of the recent development.

Sound Sultan
January 25, 2021

EFCC raids Lekki hotel, arrests 16 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’

The Lagos office of anti-corruption agency, EFCC, last Thursday raided a Lekki hotel, arresting 16 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘Yahoo boys.’

EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: The Guardian Nigeria]
January 16, 2021

EFCC disowns ongoing recruitment campaign

The commission warned job applicants against fake recruitments forms, employment letters, and extortion from scammers.

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