The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a final forfeiture order for a Hawker 800XP private jet linked to alleged fraud, corruption, and money laundering in the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ruled that Valiente Jet Limited, owned by […]
In a remarkable victory against cyber fraud, esteemed Nollywood actress Shan George has successfully recovered ₦3.6m that was deceitfully taken from her by online scammers. The incident, which unfolded on May 3, 2024, involved a sophisticated scam that targeted the actress. Believing that she was singled out through her social […]
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a significant arrest on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, apprehending Prophet Adeniyi Abiodun James, the General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry in Ilorin. The arrest follows allegations of fraudulent activities amounting to N3,980,000 (Three […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought nine counts of alleged N4bn fraud against the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. The charges span his tenure from March 2014 to March 2022. Today, the 68-year-old was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, […]
In a major blow to Tingo Group and its former CEO, Dozy Mmobuosi, US authorities have unsealed an indictment charging him with orchestrating a multi-year scheme to inflate financial statements and deceive investors. Mmobuosi, currently at large, faces charges of securities fraud, false SEC filings, and conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Damian […]
