Woman docked for allegedly defrauding POS operator
A 34-year-old woman, Faith Akinyosade, who allegedly conspired defrauded a Point of Sale (POS) operator of N175, 000, on Thursday appeared in Chief Magistrates’ Court […]
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EFCC arrests travel agent over N8.4m Canada visa scam –spokesman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it had arrested a travel agent for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public over visas to […]
EFCC, KIRS, FIRS partner against tax fraud
By Chimezie Godfrey The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is to collaborate with the Kano State Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Inland Revenue Service […]
A Fraud on Our Collective Humanity, By Dakuku Peterside
It was a compelling story – a story that showcases the best and worst in us. This story calls for genuine sober reflection on our […]
UPDATED: EFCC arrests banker for alleged N34m fraud
The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Elizabeth Modupe Osunjuyigbe, an employee of Access Bank Plc, for […]
EFCC hands recovered ¥370, 000, $1,800 USD to Japanese victim of fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, April 1, 2021 handed over the sums of ¥370,000 Japanese Yen and $1,800 USD, recovered from a […]
FG empowerment programme: Be wary of fraudsters, Akwashiki advises Nigerians
The senator, representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, has urged Nigerians to be wary of fraudsters. Akwashiki, while addressing newsmen in Akwanga Local Government […]
UNIPORT warns public over fake recruitment ad on social media
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has warned members of the public to ignore an advertisement purportedly by the institution, seeking to […]
NJC warns of fake recruitment
The National Judicial Council (NJC)has advised the public to beware of a fake online advertisement for ongoing recruitment for the 2021. Mr Soji Oye, the Director of […]
Court Jails POS fraudster in Uyo
By Chimezie Godfrey The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, March 26, 2021, secured the conviction and sentencing […]
Court jails man 15 years for N16m oil fraud in Lagos
By Chimezie Godfrey The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Office, has secured the conviction and sentencing of a businessman, Charles Ihenetu, to 15 […]
Internet frauders jailed 3 years for stealing $750,000, N120m
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced two internet fraudsters to three years’ imprisonment for stealing $750,000 and N120 million from KLM, Turkish Airline […]
Internet fraud: EFCC arrests 57 suspects in Ogun, recovers rifles
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office has arrested 57 suspected internet fraudsters at their hotel hideouts in Ilaro area of Ogun State. […]
Police arrest 48 suspects over armed robbery, other criminal offences
The Nigeria Police says it has arrested 48 suspects in connection with kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, cattle rustling, cyber crimes, unlawful possession of prohibited weapons […]
Anglicans commend El-Rufai as Gov appeals for calm
Leader of the Anglican Communion in Nigeria, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba has commended Malam Nasir El-Rufai for the developmental strides that he has recorded in […]
Politicising anti-corruption campaign in Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
While revalidating his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on January 30, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari accused Nigerian elites of harassing government and pleaded […]
Aluminium doors repairer faces N350,000 fraud, theft charge
A 31-year-old aluminium door repairer, Bolaji Abiodun, on Friday appeared at an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining the N300,000 under the pretext of fixing […]
DSS warns fraudsters, says ‘not currently recruiting’
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is currently not embarking on any recruitment exercise. This assertion was made in a statement by the […]
China jails 29 Taiwanese deported from Spain for fraud
A Beijing court sentenced 29 people from Taiwan who had been deported from Spain to up to 14 years in jail on Thursday for telecoms […]
EFCC arraigns two brothers for allegedly stealing N1.5bn from Arthur Eze
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday December 23, 2020, arraigned two brothers, Eze Okwuchukwu Olisaebuka and Eze Nnadozie Onyeka and their […]
COVID-19: ICPC to prosecute palliative looters
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to investigate and prosecute persons who engaged in any acts of […]
Ibadan-based internet fraudster bags 12-month imprisonment over US$1.750 fraud
An Ibadan-based Internet fraudster, Ibrahim Tunde-Akinsola, was on Friday sentenced to 12 months in prison by a Federal High Court, sitting at Adeoyo-Ringroad in Ibadan, […]
Akinjide’s fraud trial resumes Jan. 18
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday adjourned until Jan. 18, trial of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide, and […]
Trump loses appeal in Pennsylvania court over voter fraud claims
A federal appeals court in Pennsylvania has rejected an appeal by U.S. President Donald Trump in a lawsuit alleging massive voter fraud, saying that his […]
We’re hearing horror stories about election fraud — Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday night again questioned the integrity of Tuesday’s presidential election and doubled down on his allegation of fraud against Democrats. […]