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EFCC arrests 21 internet fraudsters in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja. The commission made this known via its verified Twitter handle on Tuesday. According to the statement,…
  • February 19, 2023

Again, EFCC recovers N900m for NHIS

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered an additional sum of N900,000,000 (Nine Hundred Million Naira) for the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS. The sum was part of monies which some Deposit Money…

NAUS seeks EFCC’s support in eradicating corruption in Nigeria’s Universities

The Leadership of the National Association of University Students (NAUS) Bayero University Kano (BUK) branch today, January 25, 2023 sought the support of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in eradicating corruption in universities across…

Two jailed over $1.6b money laundering trail of Omokore, others

Two of the five persons standing trial in the $1.6billion money laundering charge before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Victor Briggs and Abiye Membere, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 convicted by the…

EFCC arrests new Naira notes racketeers colluding with banks in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, apprehended some group of a currency racketeer syndicate who were hoarding and trading with redesigned naira notes. The Nigerian anti-graft agency made this announcement on Monday.…

Nasarawa: EFCC arrests 28 suspected internet fraudsters

The Nasarawa State command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, said it had detained 28 alleged internet scammers. According to information gathered, On Saturday, the suspects were apprehended at their hiding…

Why captain Enisuoh is being investigated, EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, said it is investigating an official of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Captain Warredi Enisuoh. The EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren,…

NDLEA, EFCC seize fake $269,000, cannabis warehouse razed

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, in collaboration with personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, bust a criminal syndicate involved in the trafficking of fake dollars. Based on intelligence received…

DSS arrests former Labour Party campaign DG, Doyin Okupe at Lagos airport

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council. According to Tolu Babaleye, a lawyer to Okupe, the politician was arrested at Murtala Muhammed…

EFCC recovers N13bn illegal fuel subsidy payments

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered about N13bn as proceeds of illegal payments made under the subsidy regime between 2017 and 2022. According to the PUNCH, this was based on the National…