The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested nine individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the arrests were made at two locations — Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, has apprehended 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Chanchangi Local Government Area of Niger State. In a Sunday statement released on the agency’s official X handle, titled “EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Niger,” the commission disclosed that operatives recovered two vehicles and 13 mobile phones…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of 30 internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State, with various sentences handed down by Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebisi Adetujoye, and K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court. According to a statement by the EFCC on Wednesday via X, the convicts were prosecuted on separate…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finally issued a statement regarding the tragic death of their operative, identified as Aminu Sahabi Salisu, in Anambra State. In a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, the Commission announced that the deceased, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, was “killed in…
A suspected internet fraudster, who allegedly killed an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during an arrest operation in Anambra, has been detained, TheCable reports. An official of the anti-graft agency told TheCable that the suspect opened fire on the EFCC operatives during an operation on Friday, killing an operative in the…
Three Nigerians in the US have been sentenced for their involvement in a prolonged fraud scheme that frequently targeted elderly victims, according to authorities. Fatai Okunola, 38, of Kalamazoo, received a prison sentence of just over 10 years for his role in the conspiracy and was ordered to pay more than $730,000 in restitution. Okunola…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 23 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud in the Akobo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The arrests were carried out by operatives from the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, following credible intelligence linking the suspects to fraudulent online activities. In a statement released on…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate, have arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters. Its Spokesperson, Mr Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the suspects were arrested on Friday in Lokoja following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. He said…
A new report from Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification platform, reveals alarming trends in identity fraud across Africa, with Nigeria recording the highest average fraud rate in 2024 at 5.91%, doubling from the previous year. Other nations with significant fraud rates include Algeria, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Chad. Sumsub provides customizable solutions in KYC, KYB, transaction…
Suspected internet fraudsters have allegedly shot a collaborator over a disagreement arising from the sharing of N94 million proceeds from an online scam. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at Okhoro road in the Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The victim was said to have been driving in his Sport Utility Vehicle when…