EFCC Arrests Three Suspects for Impersonating Evangelist
In fighting crime and ensuring the safety of citizens, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Directorate has apprehended three alleged fraudsters for impersonating an evangelist, Chukwuebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach. During the revelation on Friday via their social media page, the commission stated the three suspects, Odion Victor, Amos Godwin, […]
Two Impersonators Bag Jail Terms in Kaduna
The federal High Court, presided over by Justice R.M. Aikawa, has jailed two impersonators, Onah Henry Chinonso, posed to be Sandra Morales, and Puklong Michael Longhom, known as Robertech, who bagged different jail terms over cybercrime in Kaduna. After following credible surveillance, both convicts were apprehended at Bauchi Bypass in Jos, Plateau State, the Economic […]
EFCC Arrests 127 for Suspected Internet Fraud Amid Allegations of Excessive Force and Dehumanization
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a meticulously planned raid on several nightclubs in Akure, Ondo State, resulting in the arrest of 127 individuals suspected of being involved in internet fraud. This operation, which took place in the early hours of Saturday, puts to focus, the EFCC’s […]
Two Fake EFCC Officials To Serve Seven Year Prison Sentence For Impersonation
Yesterday, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Ikeja Special Offences Court sentenced two individuals, Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and Ibrahim Adekunle, to seven years in prison each for impersonating Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials. The convicts had also attempted to use a forged court order to fraudulently obtain properties from their victims by posing as […]
SCUML Shuts Down Tongyi Group Over Alleged Non-Compliance
Addressing the issue of an alleged violation of anti-money laundering laws against Tongyi Group, the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) under the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has shut down the company from operating due to its inability to comply with its unit. This information, which was shared via the EFCC verified […]
EFCC Arrest Three Brothers for Internet Fraud in Benue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Makurdi Zonal Command arrested three brothers on Friday for an alleged internet fraud. The commission disclosed this information via a post on their X handle on Monday, stating the suspects were arrested along New Garage, Wadata, in Makurdi. The suspects are purportedly reported to “specialize in diverting […]
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EFCC Arrests Twins, 26 Others for Alleged Internet Fraud
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two identical twins: Takwan Potential and Takwan Peter alongside 26 others for alleged internet fraud in Calabar, Cross River State. They were arrested on Tuesday following credible intelligence linking them with suspected internet-related fraud. The other 26 suspects are […]
‘Report suspicious financial dealings’ – EFCC tells Rivers real estate operators
By Florence Uwaeme The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged real estate operators in Port Harcourt and its environs to be professional and ensure due diligence in dealing with their customers. Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Ibinabo Mary Amachree, gave the charge in a welcome address to participants at a recent sensitization workshop […]