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EFCC re-arraigns Ex-NDDC Boss, Omatsuli for alleged N3.6bn fraud in Lagos

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By Andrew Orolua The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 19, 2025, re-arraigned Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former Executive Director on Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.

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EFCC Arrests 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 May 2025 0

By Our Reporter Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 stormed various locations across Lagos on Monday and apprehended 120 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects include 95 males and 25 females. Acting on credible intelligence and diligent surveillance, the EFCC operatives swooped down on identified cybercrime

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Dasuki’s Trial: Court gives EFCC 3-Day ultimatum to conclude Case

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 May 2025 0

By Agency Report Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a 3-day ultimatum to conclude the 10-year-old corruption charges against former National Security Adviser, Mohammed Sambo Dasuki. The judge allocated 7, 8 and 9 July for the anti-graft agency to conclude the corruption […]

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EFCC arrests two Chinese nationals, six Nigerians over Illegal mining in Ogun

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua Two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians allegedly involved in illegal mining of solid minerals in Ogere area of Ogun State have been arrested by the operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The eight of them were arrested along with three trucks loads of solid minerals by the EFCC operatives Lagos […]

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Bello vs EFCC: No transfer of funds from Kogi state govt, LGAs to American Intl School-EFCC witness

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Nicholas Ojehomon on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that neither Kogi State government nor any of its local government ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American international School in Abuja as school fees. The 3rd prosecution […]

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EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

BY AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 51 suspected internet fraudsters, while those of Ilorin Zonal Directorate have arrested 47. The Enugu suspects, made up of three females and 48 males were arrested in Premier Layout area of the state capital. Items recovered […]

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EFCC traces $300,000 laundered money to arrested yahoo boy suspect

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says on Tuesday it has traced money laundering activities in excess of $300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand United States Dollar) to a suspected internet fraudster. According to the anti graft agency the suspect was among the 35, picked up on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Sabo […]

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Naira Abuse: Socialite, E-Money In EFCC Net

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 April 2025 0

By Our Reporter The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested well-known Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly known as E-Money, over alleged abuse of the Naira. E-Money was reportedly arrested on Monday night at his home in the Omole area of Lagos. According to EFCC sources on Tuesday, the arrest was linked to […]

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Alleged $1bn fraud: Court grants EFCC prayers to arrest, detain 6 CBEX staff

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 April 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, grant the prayers of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over alleged investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars. Justice Emeka Nwite, gave the order following an ex-parte motion to […]

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EFCC boss charges Christians to rededicate selves to Anti- Graft values

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 April 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged Christians to use the lessons of the Easter season to rededicate themselves to the values and virtues of zero corruption. Olukoyede made the call while he rejoices with Christians across the country on the occasion of […]

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Alleged Contract Racketeering: PDP chieftain asks EFCC, ICPC to probe Ebonyi commissioners

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By Our Reporter The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) have been urged to arrest and probe Ebonyi State commissioners over alleged contract racketeering. The call was made by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Mazi Moses Idika, in […]

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EFCC nabs 13 internet fraudsters in Akwa Ibom

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 March 2025 0

By Theresa Donatus The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in an operation carried out last Friday. In a press release signed by the Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale stated that the arrests were made following an intelligence-driven sting operation led by the […]

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EFCC arrests eight trucks conveying illegal solid minerals in Makurdi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 March 2025 0

By Our Reporter   Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  have arrested eight trucks conveying illegal solid minerals. The suspects were arrested at Katsina-ala Local Government Area of Benue State on their way out of the state to a destination not confirmed yet.  The Solid minerals they […]

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EFCC arraigns Jude Okoye on fresh charges in Lagos

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BY ANDREW OROLUA The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, arraigned Jude Chigozie Okoye, older brother and ex-manager of Paul and Peter Okoye, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on fresh four-count charges. He was arraigned on offences bordering on stealing to the tune of $1,019,762.87 […]

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EFCC hands over recovered $132,362.43, N78,566,324.81 to foreign victims of fraud

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BY ANDREW OROLUA As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the Federal Government on Friday handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566, 324. 81 recovered from local fraudsters to American, Spanish and Swiss victims The unprecedented ceremony was conducted by […]

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FCT-IRS seeks EFCC’s partnership to enhance tax compliance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 January 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance tax compliance in the FCT. The Acting Chairman of the Service, Michael Ango during a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede at the Commission’s Corporate

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EFCC detains 10 staff for alleged theft of missing items

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 January 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA Ten officers of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have being detained over investigation of some missing items involving them. Their arrest and detention was in line with efforts to sweep the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, clean of corrupt tendencies, Mr. Dele Oyewale, the […]

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EFCC dismisses 27 officers for fraudulent activities, misconduct

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 January 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, dismissed twenty seven (27) officers from its workforce in 2024. The officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. A statement by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity […]

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EFCC Arrests 792 Crypto Fraudsters in Lagos’ Largest Crackdown

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2024 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 792 individuals in what is being described as the largest one-day operation against cryptocurrency and romance fraud networks. The arrests were made in a seven-story building in Victoria Island, Lagos, with the suspects linked to widespread online fraud schemes. Among the arrested were 114 Chinese

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Midnight raid, harrasment: Ezeanyagu writes EFCC Chairman, seeks N150m compensation, public apology

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

Ugochukwu Ezeanyagu, an Economist and contractor from Umuahia, Abia State, has petitioned the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Olanipekun Olukoyede, over a midnight raid on his home. Writing through his lawyers, Equity Law Partners in a letter signed by Shankyula, T.S and made available to journalists, Ezeanyagu narrated that about 15 EFCC