CARTOON OF THE DAY: EFCC has hit a goldmine
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EFCC Arrest Katsina Govt Officials For Allegedly Diverting ₦1.3 Billion
The Kano State command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five officials from the Katsina Internal Revenue Service in connection with an alleged fraud amounting to ₦1.3 billion. The individuals, identified as Rabiu Abdullahi, Sanusi Mohammed Yaro, Ibrahim M. Kofar Soro, Ibrahim Aliyu, and Nura Lawal Kofar Sauri, were taken into … Read more
EFCC invites billionaire Okoya’s sons over viral video on naira abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invited Subomi and Wahab, sons of Nigerian billionaire industrialist, Rasaq Okoya over a viral video of them spraying Naira notes. TheNewsGuru reported that Subomi, a musician and his brother, Wahab had shared a video of a policeman helping him carry bundles of cash as he promoted his … Read more
EFCC Invites Okoya’s Sons For Interrogation Over Naira Abuse
Two sons of Nigerian billionaire industrialist, Razaq Okoya, Subomi and Wahab, have been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for interrogation over the abuse of Naira. Henzodaily reports that in the invite signed by the acting director of the Lagos directorate of the EFCC, Michael Wetkas, the anti-graft agency directed the duo … Read more
Internet fraud: EFCC nabs 4 Chinese nationals, 101 others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested 105 suspects, including four Chinese nationals ,in a business apartment in the Gudu axis of Abuja over alleged internet fraud. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja He said that they were arrested in a sting operation by the commission’s … Read more
‘Young Billionaire’ Jailed For Impersonation, Money Laundering
The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has sentenced Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, popularly known as “Young Billionaire,” to prison for cheating by impersonation and money laundering. Nkwocha was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Emeka Nwite on a two-count charge. The charges included impersonating several individuals to defraud an American, … Read more
Emefiele suffers bad day in court
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday dismissed the application filed by the embattled ex-Governor of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear his case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 26-count charge against Emefiele, for alleged misuse of office, resulting in losses of … Read more
EFCC Sacks 27 Officers Over Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce over fraudulent activities and misconduct. Henzodaily reports that the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Monday that the dismissal was approved by the chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede. The anti-graft agency also said the latest development aligns with its … Read more
NNPCL Asked To Invite EFCC, ICPC; Account For ‘Missing’ ₦825 Billion, $2.5 Billion
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) Limited, to provide a detailed account of the alleged missing ₦825 billion and $2.5 billion allocated for refinery rehabilitation and other oil revenues. Henzodaily reports that these discrepancies were highlighted in the … Read more
24 banks in hot soup as Court gives EFCC go ahead to freeze their
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has permitted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 24 bank accounts domiciled in different banks over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. Justice Nwite granted the application after EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect. He … Read more