Tag: EFCC
EFCC arraigns man for alleged N85.5m land fraud in Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Udemba John Chibuzor before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, over an alleged N85.5 million land fraud. The defendant was docked on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence involving…
EFCC arraigns former Skye Bank chairman, Tunde Ayeni for N15.6bn fraud
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned former Chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, before Justice Jude Onwuzuruike of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. Ayeni is facing a 17-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and conversion of…
Olukoyede To Fintechs: Guide Your Platforms Against Fraudsters
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged Financial Technology companies across Nigeria to strengthen their systems against the activities of fraudsters exploiting digital financial platforms. Olukoyede gave the charge on Thursday, April 30, 2026, while addressing chief executive officers of fintech…
EFCC Grills Managing Director, Paramount Energy Limited, For Alleged N72.3 Million Fraud
Enugu, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced investigations into the activities of Ralph Chinazum Ajah, Managing Director of Paramount Energy Limited, over an alleged case of obtaining by false pretence and stealing amounting to N72.3 million. According to a petition…
EFCC Presents More Witnesses in Alleged N27bn Fraud Trial of Darius Ishaku, Yero
Abuja, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The trial of former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, and former Permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, continued at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting additional witnesses. The defendants are facing a…
EFCC Re-Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged ₦15.7m Land Fraud in Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 29, 2026 The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a legal practitioner, Barrister Benjamin Chukwuemeka Nwobodo, before the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, over alleged land fraud involving ₦15.7 million. The defendant is facing a 20-count charge bordering on forgery, possession of…
EFCC Commends Upright Nigerians, Reaffirms Commitment to Integrity and Anti-Corruption Drive
Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the Commission not only focuses on investigating and prosecuting fraudsters but also recognises and commends Nigerians who uphold integrity and anti-corruption values. He made this known in Abuja during the Business Grant Award…
Alleged N1.63bn Money Laundering: EFCC Re-arraigns Bauchi Accountant-General, One Other
Abuja, Nigeria — April 29, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, re-arraigned Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, alongside an alleged unlicensed Bureau de Change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering amounting to N1.63 billion. The defendants were re-arraigned before…
Nigerian Youth Congress Pledges Support for EFCC in Fight Against Corruption
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria,Friday, April 24, 2026 The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Rivers State Chapter, has pledged its support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against economic and financial crimes. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Congress, Engr. Sheriff Ogonda Ekwo, and…
Malami Accuses EFCC of Inflating Asset Values to Secure Forfeiture Order
Abuja, Nigeria,Monday, April 27, 2026 Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of inflating the value of his assets in a bid to mislead the court and obtain an interim forfeiture order. Malami described the action as a “manifest exaggeration,” alleging…