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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.
Female Company Executive jailed 3 Years for N4m forex scam
The Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on April 27, 2023, secured the conviction of one Fatima Suleiman before Justice J.O. Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court, Apo-Abuja.
EFCC Urges Court to refuse convicted Ex-NIMASA Director, Agaba’s application in alleged N1.1bn fraud trial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, urged Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos to refuse the application filed by Captain Ezekiel Bala Agaba, a former Executive Director of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, seeking to strike out his name from an alleged N1, 151, 214,000.00(One Billion One Hundred and Fifty One Million Two Hundred and Fourteen Thousand Naira) money laundering charge.
Alleged N3bn Fraud: Court adjourns trial of Gov. Yahaya Bello’s nephew till May 30
The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu has fixed May 30 and 31 for the continuation of the trial of Ali Bello, a nephew to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over a N3 billion fraud.