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Alleged N1.85 Billion Fraud: ICPC arraigns rural electrification account officer
Hanrrietta Okojie, a staff member of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) account and finance department, was arraigned at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday over her alleged involvement in a N1.85 billion fraud.
EFCC recovered stolen N120bn from Nigerian fraudsters in six month – Olukoyede
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday disclosed that the commission has recovered N120 billion from Nigerian fraudsters within six months of his assumption of office.
Bello withdrew $720,000 from Kogi’s account to pay child’s school fee in advance – EFCC Chairman
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday said former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello withdrew $720,000 from Kogi’s account to pay his child’s school fees abroad in advance.
EFCC investigators taking bribes, comprising fight against corruption – Chairman
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that some investigators of the commission take bribes and compromise the fight against corruption.
EFCC releases suspended Minister Betta Edu on bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, on bail, after hours of grilling.
Umar-Farouk: EFCC arrests contractor over N37billion theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a contractor, James Okwete.
EFCC boss tasks CSOs on grassroots’ anti-graft campaigns
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the country to engage in a robust anti-corruption campaigns at the grassroots.
EFCC arraigns man, Sennaike for Alleged $5m, N800m Cyber-Security Software Investment Scam
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on May 9, 2023, arraigned one Sennaike Opeoluwa before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, forgery and possession of false documents.
EFCC warns bank’s compliance officers against sharp practices
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned financial institutions and compliance officers to be diligent and avoid being complicit in financial practices.
EFCC charges Banks on duties to customers
The Acting Commander of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC, ACE I, Aisha Abubakar has charged banks to take extra measures tO safeguard their customers against losses arising from fraud and other malpractices.