Alleged N9.7bn Fraud: Court adjourns trial of Ex-Air Chief, Dikko, to Feb 27
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Tuesday, adjourned the money laundering case against former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Mohammed Umar Dikko, till February 27.
19 Nigerians arrested in Nairobi for fraud
Nineteen Nigerians residing in Nairobi were arrested today in a police swoop for involvement in electronic fraud.
Man, 51, faces N20m property fraud charge
A 51-year-old man, Hakeem Garba, who allegedly defrauded 300 people of N20 million on pretext of building apartments for them, on Monday appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Consultant risks 15 years’ jail term over N2.9m fraud
A 44-year-old consultant, Olukunle Coker, was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly defrauding a woman of N2.9 million.
Fake travel agent in court over alleged N1.2m visa fraud
A 54 -year-old fake travel agent, Dele Oguntona, charged with obtaining N1.2million under false pretences, was on Monday hauled before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Fraud in NSITF: Why we can’t inaugurate board, Ngige tells Oshiomhole
MINISTER of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has told National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, that the delay in the inauguration of the board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Funds, NSITF, was as a result of the alleged uncovered fraud of over N40 billion by the previous board.
Arsenal sponsorship deal ‘hit by Chinese fraud’
English Premier League club Arsenal has launched an investigation after it was caught up in an alleged fraud involving its sponsorship deal with Chinese carmaker BYD.
Netanyahu’s wife charged with $100,000 food delivery fraud
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara was charged Thursday with fraud and breach of trust after a lengthy probe into allegations she misused state funds to claim for delivery meals costing $100,000.
Alleged N11b fraud: Court reserves July 9, to rule on admissibility of govt. report in eveidence
Justice Ibrahim Maikaita-Bako, of Katsina High Court, on Tuesday fixed July 9, 2018, for ruling on the admissibility of a report on investigations carried out in the Katsina state local governments finances in 2015.
ICAN, FG partner on forensic investigation of fraud cases
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, has expressed interest to partner with the federal government on forensic investigation of fraud cases.
Police arrest 8 suspects for theft, fraud, attempted kidnapping
Niger Police Command has announced the arrest of eight suspects for theft, bank fraud and attempted kidnapping in different parts of the state.
Expert advocates Blockchain technology to curb fraud in tax, electoral systems
An expert in Public Finance, Mr Abikure Tega has advised the federal government to adopt the Block chain Technology as a way of tackling fraud in the nation’s tax regime as well as the electoral system.
Police arrest two graduates who pose as bank officials to defraud account holders
The Lagos State Police Command has smashed a syndicate that masquerades as bank officials, to defraud account holders.
CSO urges EFCC to investigate alleged N3bn fraud
A Civil Society Organisation, Niger Delta Youth For Change/Anti-Corruption, NDYCA, yesterday, urged the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate a Senator (name witheld), over alleged N3bn fraud by abandoning a shoreline protection contract in Koko Community of Delta State.
Estate agent allegedly defrauds accommodation seekers of N490,000
For allegedly duping two accommodation seekers of N490,000, a 36-year-old estate agent, Appollos Obichi, was on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
N1.64bn fraud: Taraba residents urge Nyame to appeal 14-year jail term
ABUJA——A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Gudu, yesterday, convicted and sentenced former governor of Taraba State, Rev. Jolly Nyame, to 14 years imprisonment without the option of fine.
