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Anti-Corruption

February 2, 2024

U.S. court convicts Nigerian international fraudster Uche Diuno of multimillion-dollar advance fee fraud

Diuno faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each charge and a possible maximum fine of either $500,000 or up to twice the value of the victims’ losses.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
February 1, 2024

Alleged N109 Billion Fraud: Ex-AGF Idris objects to EFCC ‘s video evidence

When the prosecution counsel sought to tender the video recording, Mr Idris’ counsel opposed its tendering, saying it amounted to ambush of the defence.

Ahmed Idris
February 1, 2024

Kano government, ICPC partner to fight corruption

Governor Abba Yusuf has assured ICPC of maximum cooperation in the fight against corruption in Kano.

Abba Yusuf
February 1, 2024
Court
January 31, 2024

Religious group in Nigeria laundering money for terrorists: EFCC

A religious group in Nigeria is helping terrorists to launder money, says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Boko Haram, Ola Olukoyede
January 31, 2024

Ex-Sokoto governor Bafarawa spent N4.6 billion arms fund on ‘prayer against insecurity’, luxury cars, others: EFCC

The witness said parts of the money meant for supplies of security equipment, including hand-held devices, were used to procure a Lexus car.

Attahiru Bafarawa and Sambo Dasuki
January 30, 2024

FBI nabs American working with international fraudsters in Nigeria to commit wire fraud in U.S.

Mr Garcia, facing up to 20 years in jail, will be sentenced on April 23 by a federal district judge in the Southern District of Florida.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
January 30, 2024

Businessman arraigned for $26,000 fraud

The businessman deceived Lindy Drake into depositing $26,000 into a U.S. Wells Fargo account with the name Wilok Ltd, the court heard.

cyber fraud
January 29, 2024

ICPC remains committed to building corruption-free Nigeria: Chairman

“Together, we have the opportunity to shape the future of ICPC.”

Musa Aliyu
January 29, 2024

U.S. appeals court dismisses Hushpuppi’s petition to review 11-year prison sentence

The denial for sentence appeal came days before Nigerians were dismayed by a viral video showing someone believed to be Mr Abbas holding a feast in prison.

Hushpuppi