Tag: EFCC
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Cyber Fraud Bust: EFCC Arrests International Scammer
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully apprehended a suspected international cybercriminal, Osang Otukpa, who allegedly orchestrated a massive fraud operation targeting Australian investors. The arrest, which took place at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, marks a major breakthrough in combating transnational online financial crimes. According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale,…
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EFCC Court Documents Reveal 753 Duplexes Seized from Ex-CBN Governor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the recovery of a massive property complex in Abuja, consisting of 753 duplexes and apartments, allegedly linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. Court documents filed by the anti-graft agency reveal the property is located in the Cadastral Zone area of Abuja,…
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Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charges by EFCC
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others have pleaded not guilty to 16 charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello, the primary defendant, firmly denied the allegations before Justice Maryann Anenih as they were read out in court. His lawyer, JB Daudu, SAN, then…
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EFCC Finally Arrests Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over Alleged Misappropriation of Funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at its office, following his decision to honour the commission’s invitation over allegations of misappropriation of public funds. Bello, accompanied by his lawyers, arrived at the EFCC office on Tuesday morning, a move that comes after the Supreme Court…
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Obaseki Unfazed by Potential EFCC Probe, Touts Economic Achievements
In a recent statement made in Abuja, outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki addressed speculation about a potential investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stating he is ready to cooperate if needed. Obaseki, who was speaking on the sidelines of an event to showcase his administration’s achievements in the education sector, said…