The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 21 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Bauchi State. The arrests, conducted by the commission’s Gombe Zonal Directorate, took place on Saturday, 15th March 2025, following intelligence reports on…
Operatives from the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 21 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud in Bauchi State. EFCC spokesperson, Mr Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests in a statement released on…
Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested popular TikTok influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, for allegedly abusing and mutilating the Naira. Specifically, Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun…
The trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, also known as James Andrew Shmit and Philip Bradley, commenced on Thursday, March 14, 2025, before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule have called on Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offenses Commission(ICPC) to investigate the River Electoral Chairman. Amaewhule, who is the Speaker of the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has detained four Chinese and 27 others over alleged illegal mining in Jos. This is contained in a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday in Abuja. Oyewale said that the…
By Dakuku Peterside Organised crime in Nigeria is like a tap root with its grip firm and difficult to detach, all thanks to systemic weaknesses and institutional failures. This crime epidemic is not just a statistic, but a harsh reality…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, arraigned Jude Okoye Chigozie, older brother and ex-manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square music group, before Justice A.O. Owoeye…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to victims of fraud from America, Spain, and Switzerland. Ola Olukoyede, EFCC Chairman, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, explaining that the funds were recovered from local fraudsters.…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 10 days to arraign no fewer than 160 suspects arrested over allegations bordering on internet fraud. Justice James Omotosho gave the order following a fundamental…
