Tag: Fraud
Police Bust Cybercrime Training Center in Lagos, Arrest 10 Suspects
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled an alleged “Yahoo School” – a training facility for internet fraudsters – in the Iju area of the state, arresting ten suspects in the process. The Raid and Arrests According to a statement by Police Spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, officers conducted a successful operation on…
UK Sanctions Over 1,200 Nigerian Nurses in Widening Exam Fraud Scandal
Nearly 2,000 medical professionals face registration review as investigation exposes systemic testing irregularities A deepening examination fraud crisis has ensnared 1,955 Nigerian-trained nurses seeking UK registration, with 1,238 already facing sanctions and 717 under active investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The scandal centers on suspicious test results from the Yunnik Technologies test…
EFCC Re-arraigns Former NSA Sambo Dasuki Over N33.2 Billion Arms Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, alongside three others over alleged misappropriation of N33.2 billion meant for arms procurement. The fresh arraignment before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Abuja High Court follows the reassignment of the case by the FCT Chief Judge,…
Four Bank Employees Arrested in Lagos for £138,924 International Airline Fraud
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four bank employees for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that diverted £138,924 (over ₦270 million) from international airline accounts through illicit transfers. How the Fraud Was Uncovered According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, the bank detected unauthorized transactions and alerted authorities, prompting…
Court Mandates Arraignment of Otudeko, Others in Alleged ₦12.3 Billion Fraud Case
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the arraignment of Oba Otudeko, former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Bisi Onasanya, the bank’s former Managing Director, over an alleged ₦12.3 billion fraud. The ruling, delivered by Justice Aneke on Monday, emphasized that the defendants must be formally arraigned before any preliminary objections…
Yobe Audit Exposes N204 Million in Unaccounted Local Government Withdrawals
A review of the 2023 audit report for local governments in Yobe State has uncovered N204 million in unexplained withdrawals by various council areas. The report, which highlights significant lapses in financial accountability, identified unsupported expenditures across multiple local government departments, raising concerns about transparency and governance at the grassroots level. Breakdown of Unexplained Withdrawals…
Couple on Trial for Impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197 Million Fraud Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four suspects, including a husband and wife, for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦197.75 million by impersonating a high-ranking official. The suspects, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq, Hafsat Kabir Lawal, Abdullahi Bala, and Ladani Akindele, appeared before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on March…
Akwa Ibom Governor Denies ₦700 Billion Fraud Allegations Against Predecessor Udom Emmanuel
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has distanced his administration from the ₦700 billion fraud allegations leveled against his immediate predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, by the Network against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT). The allegations, currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have sparked controversy in the oil-rich South-South state. Speaking at…
EFCC Witness Reveals Yahaya Bello Paid $1.6 Million in Advance for Children’s School Fees
In a dramatic revelation during the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, an internal auditor from the American International School, Abuja (AISA), testified on Thursday, March 6, 2025, that Bello paid over $1.6 million in advance for his children’s tuition fees until their graduation. The testimony was presented before Justice Emeka Nwite of…
EFCC Probe: I Used Personal Funds to Supplement Allocations, Says Ex-Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed that she honored an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clarify financial expenditures during her tenure. The ex-minister, who was interrogated on Thursday over allegations related to a N138 million fraud, stated that she provided “comprehensive clarifications” regarding her actions while in…