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The procedures pertaining to the arrest and bail of suspects have been amended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the recent arrest of 69 individuals suspected of engaging in online fraud. All EFCC commanders have been instructed to stop their nocturnal sting operations by Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the…
Over seventy students were reportedly taken into custody by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a late-night raid in the vicinity of the Obafemi Awolowo University campus in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Hostels just beyond the campus limits were the site of the raid. EFCC officials attacked the Fine Touch and Superb…
In a shocking turn of events, Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), finds himself in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at their National Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. This unexpected development unfolded just hours after Emefiele‘s release from the Department of State Services’ (DSS) detention…
In a bold move to enhance transparency and accountability within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the agency’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a directive requiring all EFCC employees to promptly declare their assets. This directive aligns with civil service regulations and established procedures. Mr. Olukoyede made this announcement on October 24,…
In a troubling turn of events, a routine verification exercise carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan, Oyo State, turned violent on October 24, 2023, when EFCC operatives were unexpectedly confronted, attacked, and held hostage by students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry, Idi-shin Estate. The mission of…
Major Leadership Changes at EFCC as President Tinubu Appoints New Executives In a bold and strategic move to reinforce Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, President Bola Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). As the country grapples with ongoing corruption challenges, the appointment of Ola Olukoyede as the new Executive…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Daniel Kossou and Chike Nosa Agada as wanted for their alleged involvement in financial fraud. The EFCC, Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, is seeking public assistance in locating these individuals who are suspected of obtaining money through deceit. They have called on anyone with information about their whereabouts…
In a significant legal development, Alhaji Kabiru Haruna, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orio Business Connect Limited, has been handed a seven-year prison sentence. The sentence, delivered on October 4, 2023, followed a conviction secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his involvement in a N33,705,000 fraud case. Haruna’s legal…
In a recent development, the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against one Chris Okafor. Okafor stands accused of multiple counts related to theft and obtaining money under false pretenses, amounting to a substantial N64,890,000. The charges brought against Okafor are a result of allegations surrounding fraudulent…
In a resounding cautionary message, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned students against engaging in internet fraud, emphasizing the dire consequences associated with such activities. The stern warning was delivered by Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Ahmed. M. Ghali, who is the Port Harcourt’s Zonal Commander of the commission. Ghali conveyed this…