Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Alleged $1bln Fraud: CBEX Promoter in EFCC Net

Adefowora Abiodun, a suspected promoter of the cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), has voluntarily submitted himself for questioning. Abiodun was one...

Just in: Alleged $1bln fraud: Court grants EFCC authority to arrest, detain six CBEX staff

By Daniel Okejeme A glimmer of hope has emerged for investors who fell victim to the now-defunct CBEX Ponzi scheme as the Federal...

N1.3trn CBEX fraud: Interpol, EFCC launch probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has launched an investigation into alleged defrauding N1.3 trillion fraud perpetrated through a digital...

N5bln fraud suit: Court dismisses Chinese suspects’ case against EFCC

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a N5bn suit brought by 110 alleged internet fraudsters against...

Just in: EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted over alleged money laundering

For her alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu...

Alleged N33.2bln fraud: Dasuki, others re-arraigned, case adjourned until July 1

The travails of the former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, appear to be far from over as he and three others...

Alleged $1m, £34,500 theft: EFCC arraigns P-Square’s ex-manager, Jude Okoye

The prolonged dispute between Peter Okoye, formerly of the music group P-square, and his older brother Jude Okoye, the group’s ex-manager, intensified on...

Okoye Brothers’ Rift Deepens as Paul Supports Jude, Claims Peter is Behind Legal Battles

Paul Okoye has vowed to do everything within his power to secure the release of his elder brother, Jude Okoye, who was remanded...

Alleged N1.96bln fraud: Ex-AGF requests more time for out-of-court settlement

Despite the initial failed attempt to reach an agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation...

Alleged N80.2bln fraud: Yahaya Bello’s name not on Abuja property documents – EFCC witness

Mr. Segun Adeleke, a witness produced by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to testify against former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, has...

Alleged N80.2bln fraud: Ex-Kogi Gov.Yahaya Bello’s trial resumes amid tight security

The N80.2 billion money laundering trial of former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, resumed on Monday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High...

.EFCC arraigns man in court for rejecting Naira as legal currency

For allegedly refusing to accept the Naira as a legal tender and opted for dollar, a man, Precious Uzondu, has been arraigned before...

Alleged N20bln fraud: Court grants Ex-AMCON boss, Kuru N50m bail, adjourns until March 7

Justice Ramon Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has granted bail to Ahmed Kuyi, the former Managing Director...

Alleged cyber fraud, terrorism: 11 Chinese nationals arraigned in Lagos

Eleven Chinese nationals are facing trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos over cyber fraud and identity fraud charges. The defendants, who...

Just in: Court acquits Fani-Kayode of forgery charges

Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has cleared Femi Fani-Kayode, the former Aviation Minister, of medical forgery...

Court vacates arrest warrant against former manager of Mercy Chinwo

In a notable ruling on Friday, the Federal High Court in Lagos lifted an arrest warrant that had been issued against Ezekiel Onyedikachi,...