Ogoni communities threaten to drag HYPREP to EFCC over alleged misappropriation of $366m fund
EFCC confirms arrest of ex-gov, says he has been on its watchlist
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano. Obiano was apprehended by the anti-graft agency on Thursday night at the Lagos International Airport, on his way out of the country. The former governor was nabbed on his way to Texas, United […]
EFCC recieves suspects, seized vessels from Navy in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy Ship, Pathfinder in Rumuolumeni, Rivers State has arrested and handed over five suspected oil thieves to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for possible prosecution. Speaking at the handover ceremony, NNS Pathfinder Base Operating Officer, Abubakar Sidi said the Navy also seized a diesel-laden barge and a tugboat. He said following […]
Rivers court fixes April 12 for hearing on Ibeto, EFCC case
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has slated April 12, 2022, for a hearing on fundamental human rights filed by the Chairman of Ibeto Cement, Mr Cletus Ibeto, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Daniel Chukwudozie. In Suit Number: PHC/268/FHR/2022, the applicant had dragged the EFCC and the second defendant before […]
N2.9bn fraud: Okorocha’s absence stalls arraignment
The planned arraignment of former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha at the Federal High Court in Abuja was stalled following his absence in court on Tuesday. Okorocha, who is the first defendant in the 17-count corruption charges levelled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was absent in court and was also not represented […]
EFCC arrests 31 suspected internet fraudsters in benin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, the Edo State capital. A statement by EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects were allegedly picked from “their hideouts”. The suspects are Lucky Tejiri, Clinton Amanemiye, Bright Omokhua, Aisosa Enobahkre, Imariable Aisosa Collins, Osamede […]
Alleged fraud: Okorocha, six others for arraignment on Tuesday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha before the Federal High Court, Abuja on corruption charges. Okorocha, who is a serving senator representing Imo West Senatorial district, had been slammed with a 17-count charge by the anti-graft agency over his alleged conspiracy […]
PANDEF to EFCC: Stop persecuting our people
Breaking: EFCC declares Maxwel Odum, MBA Forex founder wanted
EFCC nabs 40 suspected fraudsters in Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Command, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in an early morning sting operation in two locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In a statement on Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects were arrested in the Ada George and Eagle Island areas of Port […]
EFCC question Obi Cubana over alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited famous businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, for questioning over alleged money laundering and tax fraud. Obi arrived at the EFCC headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja at about noon on Monday, where operatives of the commission questioned him. According to reports, allegations against the […]
EFCC nabs 11 suspected Internet fraudsters in Benin
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has apprehended 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, the Edo state capital. The suspects identified as Osahon Bright, Aigbe Joseph, Stephen Isibor, Trust Odagwe, Francis Ezomo, David Courage, Ehis Okenedo, Omoragbo Paul, Obehi Owman and Godwill Jacob were arrested in separate […]