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Fake Medical Doctor Arrested in Rivers State
The Anti-Quackery Committee of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Rivers State has apprehended a fraudulent individual posing as a medical doctor.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Echi Igbo Michael, was captured during an interview for the position … Continue Reading
Five Internet Fraudsters Convicted and Sentenced in Benue State
The Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State has handed down convictions and sentences to five individuals involved in internet fraud. Justices M.S. Abubakar and R.J. Egbe presided over the cases and delivered the verdicts, sending a strong message … Continue Reading
Businessman Sentenced to Prison for N99.75 Million Fraud IN borno
In a landmark ruling, Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, delivered a verdict on Wednesday, March 7, 2024, sentencing Alhaji Kyari Mohammed, the managing director of Kyari and Sons Company Nigeria Limited, to one year imprisonment. … Continue Reading
Enugu Zonal Command of EFCC Secures Conviction of 27 Internet Fraudsters
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully prosecuted and secured the conviction of 27 individuals involved in internet fraud.
The verdict was pronounced by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in … Continue Reading
EFCC Arraigns Suspect for Alleged N67.08 Million Fraud
The Gombe Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Zakariyau Yahaya before Justice Benjamin Manji of High Court 9 of the Adamawa State High Court, Yola on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Yahaya faced charges … Continue Reading
EFCC: Majority of Financial Crimes in Nigeria Linked to Banks
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that approximately 70 percent of financial crimes in the country are connected to banks.
This disclosure came during the address by the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, at the … Continue Reading
EFCC Reveals Banks Linked to 70% of Financial Crimes in Nigeria
In a startling revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed that banks are implicated in approximately 70% of financial crimes in Nigeria.
This disclosure was made by the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode, during the 2023 Annual Retreat and … Continue Reading
Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano Challenges Jurisdiction in N40 Billion Fraud Trial
Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, facing charges of embezzlement amounting to N40 billion, has contested the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in Abuja to try him for alleged fraud crimes committed within Anambra State.
Obiano, represented by … Continue Reading
Nigeria Customs Service Seizes N1.8 Billion Worth of Fake Drugs in Oyo/Osun Area Command
In a press briefing held at the Command headquarters, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo of the Nigeria Customs Service revealed a significant interception of fake drugs in Oyo.
Nigerian Custom Seizes 1.8 Billion worth of fake pharmaceuticals in Oyo/Osun Command
He revealed … Continue Reading
Police Nab Abuja Second Most Wanted Kidnap Kingpin In Nasarawa Forest
The Nigeria police in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja said they have arrested the second most wanted kidnapper, Samaila Wakili Fafa, popularly known as Habu Ibrahim in the Sardauna Forest, Toto, Nasarawa State.
This arrest was made public by the … Continue Reading