The distressing increase in ritual murders and fraud in Nigeria is a concerning indication of the gradual erosion of long-standing societal values. Over the past few years, Nigeria has been confronted with an unsettling surge in occurrences of ritualistic killings…
A 36-year-old teacher, Emmanuel Ogunbameru, on Thursday, appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over alleged N760,000 fraud. The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge bordering on felony and advance fee fraud.…
Travel agent arraigned for N2.9m visa fraud in IbadanA 36-year-old travel agent, Ifeoluwa Ademola, was arraigned in Ibadan on Monday for allegedly committing a N2.9 million visa fraud. Ademola was charged by the police on three counts, including conspiracy, obtaining…
By Sodiq Adelakun An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court has arraigned a 45-year- old man, Adefowora Adelaja yesterday, for allegedly obtaining nine million Naira under false pretences. Adelaja, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of obtaining under false…
By Sodiq Adelakun A 46-year-old man, Tamuoibiten David, who allegedly obtained N7.5 million under the pretext of supplying diesel to a client, on Tuesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State. The defendant, a resident of No.…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a former banker, Gift Igbinosun, 35, for allegedly defrauding John Onuora Nnamdi and Mr. Obasogie Osagieduwa, of over N14.9 million. The state command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspect who was…
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of one Okoroafor Alexander (aka Micheal White) before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on a two count charge bordering on internet fraud. The…
By Sodiq Adelakun A 37-year-old man, Chukwu emeka Ewa, was on Wednesday sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for defrauding one Toyeeb Olanrewaju of N5m in Lagos State. The defendant was arraigned on June 17, 2021, by the Lagos State Police…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned one Usman Abubakar alongside his foundation, Young Alhaji Foundation, before a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged N950m fraud. Abubakar, who was brought before Justice…
A 38-year-old businessman, Daniel Edward, was on Tuesday docked in a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, for alleged N10 million fraud. Edward, whose address was not given in the court, is charged with two counts of conspiracy and fraud. The Prosecution…
