Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Bobrisky Out of EFCC Custody; Denies Claims of N15 Million Bribe
ABUJA – Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following his denial of a controversial audio recording. In the viral clip, he allegedly claims to have paid a bribe of
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Namibia Seeks Nigeria’s Expertise in Combatting Corruption
Namibia has its own anti-corruption body, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia (ACC), and expressed a keen interest in understanding Nigeria’s successes, particularly in asset recovery efforts led by the ICPC and EFCC.
Namibia – The Government of Namibia has reached … Continue Reading
EFCC Storms Kogi State Governor’s Lodge, Fights Gun Battle to Arrest Yahaya Bello
According to sources, Yahaya Bello subsequently left the lodge in the company of his successor, Governor Usman Ododo, amidst uncertainty over his current whereabouts.
In a dramatic turn of events, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC… Continue Reading
Why I surrendered to EFCC – Yahaya Bello Opens Up
Yahaya Bello Surrenders To EFCC
Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, has finally surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after a prolonged standoff over alleged financial impropriety allegations. The decision was made following … Continue Reading
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.
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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