Fraud

The history of Ponzi scheme and why Nigerians are playing big

With the crash of MMM came tens of Ponzi websites and platforms that sprang up to take its place.

Court Slams ex-Abia Gov, Orji Kalu With 12 Years Imprisonment Over N7.2bn Fraud

His firm, Slok Nigeria Limited, which was used to divert the fund will be forfeited to the government.

Ex-Air Force chief sentenced to seven years in prison over N136m fraud

The judge ruled that the sentence will run concurrently.

KWAM 1’s son, 8 others arrested for allegedly engaging in online fraud in US

Sultan Omogbadebo Anifowoshe has been accused of being a member of suspected fraudsters.

Man forges former Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala’s signature to secure employment

Raymond Azuka, an impersonator of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been sentenced to serve eight years in prison.

Bank cashier, wife, mother-in-law allegedly steal N2.4m in Ekiti

Ebenezer Adeolu Alonge allegedly connived with his wife and mother-in-law to steal the money last year.

Nigerian man convicted of fraud in UK after receiving N18m as Grenfell Tower fire victim

Abolaji Onafuye benefited from his false claim that he lost a sister and nephew to the fire incident.

Two alleged fraudsters burst into tears in court over N12m oil scam

Two alleged fraudsters couldn’t hold back emotions as they faced the court on Monday over N12 million fraud.

Serving Zamfara House of Assembly member convicted of fraud

A serving member of the Zamfara state House of Assembly, Hon. Lawali Attahiru, has been convicted of fraud.

Woman tells court she doesn’t understand English, as EFCC arraigns 4 for stealing N1.3bn police money

Nwafor told the court on Thursday that she lacked English comprehension, forcing the case to be adjourned.

Fayose: former Ekiti governor granted bail

The former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has been granted a bail of…

Concerned father hands over ‘yahoo’ son to EFCC in Kaduna

One father who wouldn’t see his son make a mess of his life by involving in internet fraud has handed him to the EFCC.

Son of Oba in Ogun sentenced to 5 years imprisonment in the UK over N864m fraud

Barrister Olanrewaju Bolaji Otukoya has been imprisoned in the United Kingdom for fraud.

EFCC arraigns man for defrauding retired Navy officer of N180m

Mohammed Sanni Zubair was arraigned before the court in Abuja on Monday for allegedly defrauding a retired Navy officer.

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Aisha Buhari allegedly arrests aide for N2.5b fraud

Aisha Buhari reportedly got Mr. Baba-Inna arrested for allegedly receiving huge donations from politicians on her behalf.

Court sentences 7 impersonators to jail

Seven impersonators have been convicted by the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State.

FBI charges illegal Nigerian immigrant in US with identity theft, fraud

A Nigerian national living in Georgia, Olukayode Ibrahim Lawal has been charged with fraud and identity theft crimes in the United States.

Expelled student dupes victim with fake appointment letter

Nasiru Abba has been arrested for allegedly attempting to dupe unsuspecting victims with fake employment letters.