The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it will e-auction some of the forfeited vehicles to the public. A statement by the commission noted that the exercise will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, as it will be conducted online. The exercise is spread across 16 lots…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Ahmed Kuru and four others for allegedly defrauding Arik Airline of N76 billion and another $31.5 million. The other four defendants are a former Receiver Manager of Arik Airline Ltd, Kamilu Omokide (who is listed…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a alleged cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo State. A statement by the commission on Friday said the suspects were arrested on Thursday. The EFCC said the suspects arrested at their hideout were…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers for fraudulent activities and misconduct. In a statement on Monday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale confirmed the dismissals but did not disclose the identities of the affected officers. The decision followed the recommendations of the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee and was ratified by the commission’s…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a landmark arrest of a total number of 792 suspects for offences bordering on cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, who briefed journalists at the commission’s office in Lagos on Monday said the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, December…
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned 113 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges related to cybercrime, including computer-related fraud, marketing scams, money laundering, and unlawful access to data. According to a statement on Monday via X, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the arrests were made on November…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has made its largest recovery in the history of the agency. In a statement on Monday, the agency said it recovered 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments in Abuja. “Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday, December 2, 2024, gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of…
Former Governor Yahaya Bello will remain in custody for two weeks to await the decision of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on his bail application. The trial judge, Maryanne Anenih, Wednesday, ordered the remand of the former governor in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) till 10 December set for…
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has again honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of funds. It was gathered from sources close to the EFCC that he went to the office with his lawyers on Tuesday and not with the current Governor of Kogi State, Usman…
A former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has requested to amend her suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court AbujaShe is challenging the order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of her seized assets. At the Resumed hearing, Justice Ekwo asked her counsel if he had…
