Nigeria’s leading retail bank, Access Bank PLC, has implored its customers to be vigilant in these uncertain times as incidents of fraud are on the rise. Since the start of Coronavirus pandemic in the country necessitated the lockdown of first, 3 major cities, and eventually the entire nation, the Bank has observed a worrying increase […]

James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Operatives of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police have arrested a 37year- old Beninoise, Gbese Peter for defrauding a couple, Mr & Mrs. Bamigboye Alao of #5million. The command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed this to newsmen in Abeokuta, said the suspect duped his victims under […]

By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the boast by suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, that he would be cleared and reinstated despite the allegations against him, is a huge affront on the integrity of the ongoing inquest by the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential […]

By Bode Adelaja & Olayinka Latona “If I have my way, Hushpuppi will rot in prison for defrauding innocent people and misrepresenting Nigerians. Secondly, his friends and associates here in Nigeria should be investigated in order to stamp out evil ones like him in the society and serve as a deterrent to suspects like him.” […]

By Innocent Anaba The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, arraigned two bureau de change operators before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, for allegedly laundering $1.6 million, said to be proceeds of smuggling. The defendants. Chris Ogbonna, Sulaiman Jibbo, were arraigned alongside two firms— Kur and Sule Nigeria Enterprises and Sunchrist […]

By Kingsley Adegboye The end may have come for fraudsters in Lagos state who hide under the pretence of being estate agents thereby defrauding unsuspecting members of the public who are in dire need of residential accommodation. This is because Lagos state government has renewed its efforts to nip in the bud, the notorious activities […]

The owner of the Nigerian government-appointed company which produces visas for people wishing to travel to Nigeria from around the world is facing charges of fraud and money laundering in Nigeria in relation to a different company. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by the visa-processing company and the allegations have no relation to the […]

A 45-year-old American-based Nigerian, Stephen Ezenduka, was on Tuesday, arraigned before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Lagos Island.

The Advance Fee Fraud Department of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 30-year-old Oladimeji Ogunfolaju, owner of Lakers Hotel and Lake County Entertainment in Lagos, and 79 others for alleged involvement in internet fraud.

…EFCC moves for forfeiture of 2 mansions traced to suspects, set for prosecution …Perm sec got N120 m cash, 2 Honda cars for new wife from contractor in lieu of NAF refuelling job By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Graphic details of how two defence ministers, a top presidential aide, Inspector General of police and […]