The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has set a new benchmark in its fight against corruption with the final forfeiture of a sprawling estate in Abuja. The estate, located on Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, spans a massive 150,500 square meters and comprises 753 duplexes and apartments. […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion in funds intended for oil-producing areas of Delta State. The funds, derived from the 13% oil derivation allocation from the Federation Account, were allegedly misappropriated between 2015 and […]
Renowned Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana, has vehemently denied any involvement in alleged bribery or corruption related to the prison arrangements or money laundering charges against popular social media influencer, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. Falana’s response comes in the wake of a viral video by blogger Martins Otse, which […]
The Federal Government has suspended several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following bribery allegations related to popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. The controversy stems from viral accusations made by Martins Otse, a prominent social media influencer known as VeryDarkBlackMan (VDM). Otse alleged in a […]
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has initiated an immediate investigation into bribery allegations leveled against some officers of the Commission by popular internet personality Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. In a viral video, shared by activist Martins Vincent Otse (a.k.a. […]
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a 35-year-old man, Hyginus Nkwocha, in Abuja for alleged involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. The arrest took place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following credible intelligence reports. Nkwocha, […]
Popular internet celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, is facing fresh allegations of laundering N30 billion through his accounts. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made this claim during the ongoing trial of Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, at the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. Key […]
Leading African fintech company Flutterwave announces a groundbreaking partnership with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a state-of-the-art Cybercrime Research Center. This initiative marks a significant step towards bolstering the fight against internet-based crime, promoting secure online transactions, and fostering a safer digital financial ecosystem for all […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has today granted an order of interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000.00 linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. The presiding judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order after a motion ex parte was filed and […]
Renowned Nollywood actress Shan George has taken to social media to seek assistance after an alleged incident involving the clearing of ₦3.6 million from her Zenith Bank account. In a post on her Instagram account, the actress shared a screenshot of the debit alert and expressed her distress, calling for […]
