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In a proactive move to curb illegal dollar transactions and safeguard the stability of the local currency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established a specialized team consisting of 7,000 individuals across its 14 zonal commands. This dedicated team is tasked with taking decisive action against individuals engaged in illicit activities related to…
The General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake grants from the Ford Foundation, totaling N1.3 billion. Apostle Ebonyi allegedly exploited church members and unsuspecting Nigerians, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), by promoting…
In a significant breakthrough, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly reclaimed over N30 billion linked to the alleged money laundering activities in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The funds were said to be part of the N37.1 billion transferred from government coffers to various bank accounts associated with contractor James Okwete during…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is intensifying efforts to ensure the presence of Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former Executive Director on Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), at his trial over an alleged N3.6 billion fraud. The anti-corruption agency sought a warrant of arrest during the court proceedings at the Federal High…
Justice Aneke Convicts Actress for Mishandling National Currency In a landmark judgment, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin to six months in prison for her involvement in tampering with and disrespecting the new Nigerian Naira notes during a social event. The actress was convicted on…
In a significant legal development, former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, faced the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today on nine counts of alleged N4 billion fraud during his eight-year tenure. The 68-year-old ex-governor pleaded not guilty to the charges during the arraignment before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Obiano faces nine counts of alleged money laundering amounting to N4,008,573,350. The charges include accusations that Obiano indirectly transferred funds from the Anambra State Government Security…
In a recent operation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cracked down on an alleged internet fraud training ring in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, arresting 24 individuals undergoing tutelage as internet scammers. The operation, conducted based on intelligence reports, targeted a suspected hideout for training internet fraudsters at Ewet Housing…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an amended 20-count charge against the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The amended charges include forgery, conferring of corrupt advantage, and criminal breach of trust, among others. Initially, the EFCC had charged…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened money laundering cases against 13 former governors and some ex-ministers, with the amounts involved totaling over N853.8 billion. The individuals facing investigation include: The probe involves various allegations of money laundering and fraud, with specific amounts attached to each individual. Notable cases include Matawalle’s alleged N70…