EFCC
FIRS Staff Member Forfeits Abuja, Kano Asset to FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja granted the confiscation of the forfeited property. Two properties that were connected to Aminu Sidi Garunbabba, a senior staff member of the Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS, have been finally forfeited to the Federal Government as a result of the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. On […]
Money Laundering Allegations: EFCC Places Socialite Aisha Achimugu on Wanted list
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted over alleged involvement in money laundering. The commission made the announcement in a statement released on its website, stating that Achimugu is wanted in connection with a case of money laundering. The case against Aisha Achimugu began several months ago. Sources reported […]
EFCC’s Forfeiture Orders Challenged by Diezani
In a dramatic turn of events, former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) forfeiture orders, demanding the immediate return of her seized properties. This development has sparked intense interest in the ongoing corruption probe involving the former minister. Diezani Alison-Madueke has been embroiled in a series […]
Woman in Court Over N6.8m Romance Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a significant step in combating financial crimes, particularly those involving online deception. Recently, the commission arraigned a woman, Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu, before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri over allegations of a romance scam totaling N6.8 million. According to the EFCC, […]
TikToker Detained by EFCC for Alleged Naira Mutilation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a popular TikTok influencer, Murja Kunya, for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency, the Naira. This development comes amid a broader crackdown on individuals who abuse the Naira, with the EFCC intensifying its efforts to enforce laws protecting the integrity of the Nigerian currency. According to the […]
Cyber Fraud Bust: EFCC Seizes Luxury Asasets, Nabs 21 Suspects
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its war against cybercrime, arresting 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi State. The operation, which took place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, was carried out by the EFCC’s Gombe Zonal Directorate, following credible intelligence on the suspects’ alleged involvement in cybercrime. The EFCC operatives swooped on […]
EFCC Arraigns Couple for Impersonating Katsina First Lady
The defendants allegedly colluded among themselves and defrauded their victims through different guises, including impersonating the wife of the Governor of Katsina State, Fatima Dikko Radda. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a husband and wife, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq and Hafsat Kabir Lawal, alongside two others, Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele, […]
EFCC Exposes 58 Illegal Ponzi Schemes In Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released a list of 58 companies operating illegal Ponzi schemes in Nigeria. Here’s the full list: 1. Wales Kingdom Capital 2. Bethseida Group of Companies 3. AQM Capital Limited 4. Titan Multibusiness Investment Limited 5. Brickwall Global Investment Limited 6. Farmforte Limited & Agro Partnership Tech 7. […]
Osun APC Criticises Adeleke’s $20m Fraud Claims Against Oyetola
Adeleke has been looking for ways to exact revenge on the APC leaders in the state because he has been unable to maintain his control over the local governments in the state. The allegations of misappropriation of a twenty million dollar World Bank health grant that were levelled against the Minister of Marine and Blue […]
Mercy Chinwo Ex-Manager’s Arraignment Put on Hold Amid Administrative Procedure
The arraignment of Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, Mercy Chinwo’s ex-manager, has been stalled due to an administrative procedure. Onyedikachukwu is facing a 10-count amended charge for allegedly converting $840,477, which includes charges of money laundering and dishonest conversion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had initially filed a four-count charge against Onyedikachukwu for allegedly converting $345,000. […]