The operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, arrested four suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City. The suspects were arrested on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at different locations in Benin City, Edo State, following actionable intelligence on their suspected nefarious activities. They were identified as Oniovosa […]
EFCC arrests one for alleged currency racketeering in Akwa Ibom
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said its operatives arrested one Simon Bassey Idio ages 59 for alleged currency racketeering in Uyo. The Spokesperson of EFCC, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement on Monday, February 12, 2024. The statement noted that the suspect was arrested on Friday February […]
Alleged $6bn fraud: Ex-Minister, Agunloye, asks court to prohibit EFCC from prosecuting him
A former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Olu Agunloye, on Monday, in Abuja has asked the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to prohibit the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from prosecuting him in the alleged $6 billion fraud. Agunloye, who was put on trial by the anti-corruption agency on the […]
Alleged Procurement Fraud: EFCC opens case against Emefiele
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, opened its case in the trial of the suspended Central Bank Governor, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, on a procurement fraud charge in an FCT High Court in Abuja. The anti-graft agency had charged Emefiele with amended 20 counts of criminal conspiracy, conferring undue advantage, and breach of […]
Alleged Procurement Fraud: EFCC opens case against Emefiele
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, opened its case in the trial of the suspended Central Bank Governor, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, on a procurement fraud charge in an FCT High Court in Abuja. The anti-graft agency had charged Emefiele with amended 20 counts of criminal conspiracy, conferring undue advantage, and breach of […]
CBN fails to account for $4.5bn in Foreign Reserves — Audit Report
The infraction happened in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, under Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who is currently facing corruption charges. The post CBN fails to account for $4.5bn in Foreign Reserves — Audit Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
EFCC arrests man over suspected currency racketeering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Ekene Ibegbu in connection with alleged racketeering of more than N1.5 million. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was arrested by members of the Special Task Force of the Commission attached to the […]
EFCC arrests five suspected internet fraudsters in Benue
Operatives of Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested five suspected internet fraudsters. The anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Kanshio village in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. The […]
EFCC nabs three persons for Naira racketeering
Three persons have been apprehended by the operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in connection with suspected racketeering of N1,307,400. The spokesperson of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Oyewale said that the suspects, Musa Gideon, Abdul Adamu, and Justine Musa were […]
EFCC raises special taskforce against dollarisation of economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to enforce extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday, in Abuja. According to him, the Task Force, inaugurated by the Chairman of the […]