The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, for questioning over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of ₦189 billion. …
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Politicians using crypto wallets to launder money – EFCC chair
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm that some corrupt Nigerian politicians are now hiding their illicit wealth in cryptocurrencies to evade …
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EFCC secures conviction of 12 for operating unlicensed pyramid business
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonThe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has announced that the commission has secured the conviction of 12 persons charged with unlicensed operations of pyramid …
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EFCC arrests ex-NNPCL top officials for alleged $7.2b fraud
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonOperatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Umar Isa, over an alleged …
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Lagos-based socialite and businessman, Fred Ajudua, pending his re-arraignment for an alleged $1.43m fraud. He was arrested in …
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Tinubu not interfering in EFCC operations, people trying to distract him – Olukoyede
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonThe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu is using the Commission to target members of opposition parties. Speaking …
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EFCC probes seized $86,500, others concealed in bedspread
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday said its Kano Zonal Directorate has commenced investigation into the $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 seized by officers of the …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched an investigation into the alleged N1.3tn frauds perpetrated through a digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange. CBEX, operated by a group of foreign …
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Organised foreign fraudsters setting up cells in Nigeria — Olukoyede
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonTHE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the growing presence of organised foreign fraud syndicates in Nigeria. He warned that these …
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Yahoo boys now involved in ritual killings, banditry – EFCC chair
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi BensonThe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has defended the commission’s ongoing crackdown on internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo boys, despite criticisms from …
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