Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
EFCC hands over 53 vehicles And $180,300 to Canadian Police
EFCC Hands Over Recovered Assets to Canadian Authorities
Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 53 recovered vehicles and $180,300 to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on behalf of victims of financial crimes … Continue Reading
Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan Can No Longer Walk After 6 Months In Nigerian Detention – Wife laments
The family of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive facing money laundering charges in Nigeria, has raised alarm over his deteriorating health, claiming that he “can no longer walk” due to a severe medical condition.
In a statement sent to … Continue Reading
EFCC Arrests ‘Young Billionaire’ in Abuja for Alleged Internet Fraud and Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 35-year-old Hyginus Nkwocha also known as “Young Billionaire” in Abuja on charges of internet fraud and money laundering.
Nkwocha, who has been referred to as a “young billionaire,” was taken into … Continue Reading
Forex broker arraigned for alleged N2 Billion investment scam
A self-proclaimed forex broker, Rufus John Isip, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on charges of alleged investment fraud totaling over N2 billion. Isip, who is also the director of ITM-IT Resources Limited, … Continue Reading
Ex-Accountant General begs for more time to refund looted funds
Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has begged a Federal High Court in Abuja to grant him more time to conclude the repayment of public funds allegedly stolen by him and his co-defendant.
Former accountant-general, Nwabuoku and Felix … Continue Reading
N33bn fraud: Ex-power minister collapses outside courtroom
Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, collapsed outside the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, prompting an adjournment of his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The 12-count charge against Mamman, which borders on money … Continue Reading
Court Chief Judge Refuses to Transfer Yahaya Bello’s N80.2bn Fraud Trial to Kogi
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has rejected the request of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to transfer his N80.2bn fraud trial from Abuja to Kogi State. The judge agreed with the Economic and … Continue Reading
Fake EFCC official plotting kidnap in akwa ibom state arrested
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four individuals who attempted to kidnap a victim and demand a ransom of N150 million. The suspects, who claimed to be Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives, were paraded alongside other … Continue Reading
EFCC arrests Immigration officer over N800k job scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured significant victories in its fight against fraud and corruption in Nigeria, with two high-profile cases resulting in convictions and sentencing.
In the first case, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, an immigration officer, was … Continue Reading
EFCC Chief Orders Arrest of Officers Involved in Raid at Lagos Hotel
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into an alleged incident of misconduct by two of its officials at a hotel in Lagos. According to reports, the officers were seen in a viral video forcefully entering … Continue Reading