EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
Fifteen suspected internet fraudsters were on Monday, October 7, 2024 arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Benin City. The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud. Items recovered from them include four exotic cars, laptops and phones. The suspects will be charged to …
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Yahaya Bello not in EFCC Custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports that former governor of Kogi State, Yahaha Bello is in their custody. A statement issued today on the commission’s official X handle said Bello is still a wanted person. “Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility …
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At last, wanted Yahaya Bello surrenders to EFCC
Former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello has honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of back-and-forth and an attempt by the agency to arrest him. A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the invitation of the EFCC “after due consultations with his family, …
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EFCC Arrests Five Chinese for Alleged Illegal Mining in Uyo
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested five suspected illegal Chinese miners at Ndito-Eka-Iba village, in Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The five alleged illegal miners were arrested by the “Special Task Force on illegal Mining” at the Commission’s Zonal office in Uyo, following credible intelligence on the illegal …
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EFCC Arraigns Fake NNPCL Director for N100m Fraud
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna State for fraud. Shuaibu is being prosecuted on a seven-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N100 million. …
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EFCC, Ghana’s EOCO Partner Against Financial Crimes in West Africa
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, called for strong partnership and cooperation among law enforcement agencies across Africa. Chukkol made the call while declaring open a Peer Exchange Programme organized by the EFCC for Ghana’s Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) at the Rockview Hotel, Abuja. He stated …
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EFCC Appeals Ruling On 14 Properties, N400m Linked To Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed an appeal, challenging the Wednesday, April 26, 2023 ruling of Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The court had struck out its suit seeking the forfeiture of 14 properties as well as the sum of N400m linked to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, citing his …
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