Category: Crime

EFCC Unveils Cybercrime Rapid Response Service
October 22, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Unveils Cybercrime Rapid Response Service

Determined to break the criminal networks and damage associated with internet fraud across the country, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 unveiled a 24- hour Cybercrime Rapid Response Desk.The unveiling, which was done at...
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NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport
October 21, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two businessmen for attempting to import and export cocaine pellets and parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis through the Lagos airport. The suspects – Okechukwu Emmanuel, Iwuagwu Ikedi ...
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Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment To War Against Illicit Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering
October 16, 2024 No Responses

Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment To War Against Illicit Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering

Access Bank Plc has reinforced its dedication to the fight against illicit drug trafficking and money laundering, committing to a closer partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The bank made this commitment at the formal decoration o...
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NDLEA Impounds N3.1b Heroin At Lagos Airport
October 13, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Impounds N3.1b Heroin At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos have arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simon peter, for importing 13.30 kilograms of heroin worth over N3.192 billion.Thi...
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EFCC Declares Bolaji Akinduro Wanted Over Alleged Fraud
October 13, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Declares Bolaji Akinduro Wanted Over Alleged Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared oil mogul Bolaji Akinduro wanted for alleged fraud. A statement by the EFCC urged the public to provide information on Akinduro’s whereabouts. His last known address is 272, Patience Coker Stre...
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Alleged N33.8b Project Fraud: Proceeds Used To Purchase Abuja Properties, Says Witness
October 10, 2024 No Responses

Alleged N33.8b Project Fraud: Proceeds Used To Purchase Abuja Properties, Says Witness

Abubakar Kweido,   First Prosecuting witness, PW1 in the trial of a former Minister of Power,  Saleh Mamman,  on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja before Justice James Omotosho that he former minister allegedly used...
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NDLEA Intercepts ₦9b Opioids, Arrests Canadian
October 7, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts ₦9b Opioids, Arrests Canadian

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to NDLEA, she was nabbed on Thursday, October 3 for importing a large consignment of...
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Court Jails 39 Internet Fraudsters In Abakaliki
October 4, 2024 No Responses

Court Jails 39 Internet Fraudsters In Abakaliki

A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, presided over by Justices H. I. O. Oshomah and M. T. Segun-Bello has convicted and sentenced thirty-nine (39) internet fraudsters to different jail terms.A statement issued by EFCC explained that the...
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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor, Perm Sec For Alleged N27b Fraud
September 30, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor, Perm Sec For Alleged N27b Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, September 30, 2024, arraigned former governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku and former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, be...
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EFCC Arrests 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin
September 30, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Arrests 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, September 30, 2024 arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City.According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested foll...
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EFCC: Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky Were Dropped Lawfully
September 30, 2024 No Responses

EFCC: Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky Were Dropped Lawfully

A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Bilikisu Bala on Monday, September 30, 2024, told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission, and the N...
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NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer 
September 30, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer 

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based auto parts dealer, Ejiofor Chiwuzie, for attempting to export consignments of heroin and cannabis hidden inside LED rechargeable lamps and the metal legs of sofas.  According to ...
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EFCC Arrests Ishaku Over Alleged N27b Fraud
September 29, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Arrests Ishaku Over Alleged N27b Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, for alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud. The former governor will face trial on 15 counts, including criminal breach of trust,.....
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Alleged ₦3.1bn Fraud: I Delivered $15.8m Cash To Suswam In His Residence, Says Witness
September 29, 2024 No Responses

Alleged ₦3.1bn Fraud: I Delivered $15.8m Cash To Suswam In His Residence, Says Witness

Abubakar Umar, the Sixth Prosecution Witness in the trial of former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam has narrated before the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, how in 2014, he converted the sum of...
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