Self-acclaimed native doctor jailed 31 years for fraud
The prosecution established that convicted man, Akinyola Ogundale, through threats, intimidation, and spiritual manipulation, fraudulently obtained over N5 million from ...
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EFCC declares ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq wanted for ‘fraud’
The anti-graft agency said she was last seen in Maitama, Abuja.
Serial fraudster in EFCC net over alleged N19.9m visa fraud
“The suspect reportedly presented himself as a visa agent, and lured him with an offer of a Red Cross-sponsored visa ...
US court sentences Nigerian to seven years in prison for email fraud
The wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy targeted and hacked into American business email servers.
World Bank Funds: Liberia anti-graft agency clears fishery agency’s head of fraud
She had sued the Liberian government at the ECOWAS Court over alleged rights violations.
Court adjourns ex-JAMB registrar Ojerinde, children’s trial while settlement talks stall second case
The fraud trial involving Mr Ojerinde and four of his children was adjourned on Wednesday, while the other corruption case ...
Court threatens to revoke convicted Maina’s bail in N738 million fraud trial
Mr Maina is standing trial alongside Ann Igwe Olachi on nine counts of receipt of stolen funds to the tune ...
Nigerian socialite disguises as Dubai Prince to defraud Romanian of over $2.5 million
The fraud operation, however, unravelled due to conflicts between the co-conspirators over how they split the money.
Alleged N1bn Fraud: Court remands Kano electoral commission chairman, others
ICPC accused the defendants of defendants of unlawfully taking the sums of N450 million, N310 million and N260 million between ...
With N212.8bn assets at stake, Malami’s aide says detention hampering ex-AGF’s defence
Mr Malami is in SSS detention over allegations of illegal arms possession, claims which Mr Malami has denied.
UPDATED: EFCC reveals new investment, air ticket discount scams, traces N18bn proceeds
EFCC disclosed that over N18 billion had been fraudulently taken from victims by nine companies offering diverse investment arrangements.
N110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC tenders more bank records in ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s trial
Four prosecution witnesses from different banks testified in former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's N110 billion Fraud trial on Thursday.
Ghanaian authorities arrest 32 Nigerians for cybercrime
Operatives of the Ghana Cyber Security Authority (CSA) targeted the syndicate in an early morning operation in Kosoa Tuba town.
Court sends ex-minister Ngige to prison over N2.2 billion fraud charges
Trial judge Maryam Hassan ordered Mr Ngige’s remand in prison after EFCC arraigned him on eight counts of fraud and ...
Reps panel alarmed at rising POS fraud, unlicensed crypto operations
The lawmakers said they have also been alerted to the registration of fictitious companies at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), ...
Fraudulent Transfers: Court jails man seven years for N81.3 million Sterling Bank fraud
Sterling Bank recovered about N68 million during its internal investigation, but N81.3 million remained missing.
ICPC launches investigation into another alleged case of fraud against Plateau lawmaker
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opened a probe into Plateau lawmaker Adamu Aliyu after ...
EFCC re-arraigns ex-minister Agunloye for alleged $6 billion Mambilla Power project fraud
It was the second amendment of the indictment by the EFCC since Mr Agunloye was first arraigned in January 2024.
Court refuses bail for UK-based businesswoman in alleged N500m fraud case
She has since remained in EFCC custody.
Abia govt sacks six for salary fraud
The six, who allegedly manipulated payroll systems, had unauthorised access to salaries exceeding their entitlements for some time.
Osun traditional ruler jailed for COVID fraud in US
The Osun traditional ruler pleaded guilty to the fraud charges before he was jailed on Tuesday.
Court bars police from arresting Nedu Wazobia over contract dispute
The judge issued the interim order ahead of the hearing of Nedu's substantive fundamental rights enforcement suit.
Court awards N30m fines against bank over unlawful restriction of customer’s account
The court held that the bank had no legal basis for freezing the business domiciliary account or transferring funds from ...
Three Ghanaians extradited to US over $100 million cyber fraud
These individuals have been accused of defrauding victims worldwide through fake romantic relationships and fraudulent business communications.
Appeal Court restores EFCC’s interim forfeiture order on Yahaya Bello’s properties
The appellate court held that the immunity granted to serving governors does not extend to assets suspected to be proceeds ...
