Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Social Media Influencer, Aluko Tunmise bags One Year in jail Over Celebrity Scam
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, sentenced Aluko Tunmise, a self-proclaimed social media influencer and model, to one year in prison for a celebrity scam. Tunmise was charged by the … Continue Reading
Terrorists Use some Crypto Traders to fund terrorism – EFCC Chairman
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has disclosed that terrorists are covertly using young cryptocurrency traders in Nigeria to finance terrorism. According to Olukoyede, many of these traders are unaware that their financial … Continue Reading
EFCC Exposes How “yahoo yahoo” Boys Get bank Accounts and Driver’s Licences For Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a disturbing trend where underage boys involved in internet fraud, commonly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo,’ falsify their age to open bank accounts and obtain driver’s licenses for handling proceeds from … Continue Reading
EFCC Bans dollar transactions, Asks embassies to charge in naira
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to foreign missions operating in Nigeria, prohibiting them from conducting transactions in foreign currencies and mandating the use of the Naira in their financial dealings.
This directive, aimed … Continue Reading
EFCC nabs 132 suspected fraudsters in Osun, Kwara and Cross River state
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant strides in combating internet fraud, apprehending a total of 132 suspected cybercriminals across Kwara, Cross River, and Osun States.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement released … Continue Reading
Former bank manager loots N112 million from customers account, bags 121 years in prison
A former bank manager at the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) at the Onitsha branch, Nwachukwu Placidus, has been handed a cumulative sentence of 121 years in prison for embezzling fixed deposit funds belonging to a customer, totaling N112,100,000 (One … Continue Reading
EFCC and Cubana Chief Priest Reach Out-of-Court Settlement on Naira Abuse Charge
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and popular celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest, have reached an agreement to settle the naira abuse charge outside of court. This decision comes after Cubana Chief Priest was granted … Continue Reading
Emefiele collected $600,000 Cash As Kickback From Contractors – Ex-CBN Director Confesses
John Ikechukwu Ayoh, a former director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has leveled serious allegations against the embattled former governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele. Ayoh made these claims while testifying in an ongoing case of … Continue Reading
EFCC Confirms Refund of $760,000 School Fees Paid by Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially confirmed the reimbursement of $760,000, previously paid as advanced school fees by the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, for his children at the American International … Continue Reading
EFCC Requests Refund of $845,000 from Yahaya Bello Paid For Child’s School Fees
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken action against the American International School, Abuja, seeking the refund of $845,000 purportedly paid by former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, for his son’s education at the prestigious institution.
Report Afrique … Continue Reading