Fraud

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EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers from Duty over Fraud and Misconduct

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) fired 27 of its officers in 2024, Neusroom…

Again, Court Jails 'Mama Boko Haram' for 14 Years Over ₦11 Million X-ray Scam
Mama Boko Haram Convicted Again for Fraud, Faces Five Years in Jail

Aisha Alkali Wakil, widely known as ‘Mama Boko Haram’ for her years of mediating peace…

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CBN Issues Warning Over Dubious Foreign Currency Transfer Claims

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerians that there is a rise in…

President of South Africa Football Association charged in fraud case

President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, has been arrested on fraud…

EFCC to battle banks on fraud
Fraud: EFCC Vows to Prosecute Nigerian Banks and Top Officials

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has vowed to purge the banking sector of…

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Police Links David Hundeyin To Leak of Classified Documents, Fraud, After Pidom’s Arrest

The Nigeria Police Force has linked popular investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, to Bristol Isaac aka…

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EFCC blames prevalent fraud among youths on Nigeria’s ‘failed’ System

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has attributed…

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…