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Anti-Corruption

May 2, 2024

Court adjourns Yahaya Bello nephew’s N3 billion fraud trial until May 27

Mr Bello and three others are facing trial on an alleged N3 billion fraud charge brought against them by the EFCC.

Yahaya Bello and Ali Bello
May 2, 2024

EFCC’s lack of diligence stalls Binance, Gambaryan’s money laundering trial

“It behoves on you, as prosecution, to do all within your power in the trial because I am not going to entertain any delay in this trial again,” the judge said.

Binance and Tigran Gambaryan (Credit: Binance)
May 2, 2024

Malaysia-based Nigerian fraudster jailed in U.S. after extradition for $6.3 million online scheme

Osuji led a network of scammers in Malaysia and elsewhere in a sophisticated business email compromise scheme to defraud victims of millions of dollars.’’

U. S. A.
May 1, 2024

Nigerian fraudsters, other scammers stole over $3.4 billion from older Americans in 2023: FBI

Nigerian fraudsters and others have continued to prey on vulnerable Americans to devastating effects.

Nigerian fraudsters
May 1, 2024

4.2 million bullets, 9,300 grenades, 550 RPGs, dozens of missiles stolen in Colombian military bases

The Colombian president cited official corruption in the theft of millions of bullets and thousands of grenades.

May 1, 2024
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
April 30, 2024

Fighting corruption not child’s play, says Ondo anti-graft agency chair

The state anti-graft agency chairman affirmed that the body’s primary mandate was to curb the devastating effects of corruption.

Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Commission (ODSPFAC)
April 30, 2024

UK sanctions Ugandan speaker, ex-ministers over ‘serious corruption’

The speaker and former ministers in Uganda will be subject to travel bans and asset freezes under the UK’s Global Anti-Corruption sanctions regime.

UK and Uganda Flags
April 30, 2024

‘Hi Mum’ Fraud: Police capture 102 people over ‘child in need’ scams

The police on Tuesday said 238 victims had lost an estimated €850,000 ($911,000) in individual payments totalling between €800 and €55,000.

April 30, 2024

EFCC to arraign ex-CBN governor Emefiele on fresh charge May 15

The anti-graft agency accused Mr Emefiele of unlawfully approving the withdrawal of N124.8 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation.

Godwin Emefiele