Saturday, October 24, 2026

Anti-Corruption

October 13, 2026

Trump considering firing U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle over bribery allegation

Eric Deters, a Trump donor, exposed Ms Guilfoyle asking him to pay her outstanding $100,000 American Express bill before her 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.

Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 12, 2026
Oluwatobi Adegoke
October 12, 2026

Uche Nnaji drops forged NYSC certificate, submits only WAEC result to INEC for governorship election

Mr Nnaji’s corruption trial will resume on October 26 as the ICPC seeks his conviction for forging his NYSC and UNN degree certificates.

Uche Nnaji
October 10, 2026

EFCC recovers $104,950 for U.S.-based businesswoman Adeshola Oshilaja defrauded by family friend

Ms Oshilaja commended the commission for its efforts and professionalism in handling the case.

October 9, 2026

CIA official dupes U.S. govt, splurges $194 million on gold, real estate, Rolexes, 2026 BMW Alpina cars

The FBI recovered 298 gold bars, $2,106,550 in cash, €104,795, numerous luxury watches, and two 2026 BMW Alpina vehicles from Mr Rush. He faces 20 years in prison.

October 9, 2026

Nigerian national nabbed for leading South African tax fraud syndicate

A Nigerian national was arrested for using his company, Clemco Consult Biz Solution, to lead a tax fraud syndicate that scammed the South African Revenue Service of over R500,000.

South African Police officers
October 9, 2026

Stephen Odiboh sentenced to 33 months for multi-victim wire fraud, romance scams

Stephen Odiboh has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. His sentencing was announced on Thursday.

October 9, 2026

Board chairman, co-owner of Nodus Bank jailed 62 months for multimillion-dollar wire fraud

The former board chairman and co-owner of Nodus International Bank has been sentenced to 62 months in prison for wire fraud.

Nodus International Bank
October 9, 2026

Fraudster convicted for defrauding crypto exchange Uranium Finance of $50 million

Jonathan Spalletta has been convicted of computer fraud and money laundering in connection with his hacks of the decentralised cryptocurrency exchange Uranium Finance.

Uranium Finance
October 9, 2026

Co-creator of dark web marketplace ‘Empire’ Raheim Hamilton jailed 40 years

Mr Hamilton agreed to forfeit certain illicit proceeds, including about 1,230 bitcoin and 24.4 Ether, as well as three properties in Virginia.

Photo used to illustrate Dark web marketplace