The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 26, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of four internet fraudsters before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts are: Arowosola Julius Oluwadamilola, Oluwasegun Ayomide, Opeyemi Shamsudeen Agboola, and Akinade Olamilekan. They were arraigned on one-count separate charges of fraudulently impersonating foreign nationals. One of the charges reads: “That you, AROWOSOLA JULIUS OLUWADAMILOLA, sometime in May 2025 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently impersonated one Mary Alice by holding yourself out as such…
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Justice E. A. Obile of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced one Miracle Deele to jail for fraud. He was convicted and sentenced upon his arraignment on Monday, May 26, 2025 by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a three-count charge, bothering on impersonation and advance fee fraud. One of the charges reads: “That you, Miracle Deele, sometime in 2024 at Port Harcourt, Rivers State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, had in your Tecno Spark mobile phone, documents containing false pretences with different subjects which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence Contrary to Section…
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, May 26, 2025 arraigned Kelly Okungbowa a.k.a Ebo Stone, a Benin City-based socialite before Justice C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin City on a two-count charge of Naira abuse and mutilation.Okungbowa is alleged to have on two different occasions while dancing with women in recreational centres in Benin City, sprayed a total of N300, 000 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) and trampled on them in the process. Count one of his charge reads: “That you Kelly Okungbowa (m) sometime in November 2024 at Uyi Grand Marquee Event Centre, Benin City, Edo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court whilst dancing…
Justice A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced one Nureedeen Siraj to jail for fraud. He was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge, bordering on theft to the tune of N3,400,000.00 (Three Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira). The charge reads: “That you, Nureedeen Siraj ‘M’ sometime in December, 2022 in Kaduna State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly took out of possession of Zenith Bank Plc in the sum of N3,400,000.00 (Three Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira) only into your Zenith Bank Plc accounts…
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 23, 2025, convicted and sentenced three internet fraudsters to jail. The convicts, Oko Gift, Fashola Alabi Quadri and Dauda Umar, were arraigned on Friday, May 23, 2025, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on separate charges of fraudulently impersonating United States of America citizens. One of the charges reads: “That you, Dauda Umar, on or about the 19th of May, 2025 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, directly made a false statement, wherein you…
The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on Thursday, May 22, 2025 arraigned one Ifeoma Joe and her 34-year-old son, Chima Mike Nmerem before Justice P. I . Ajoku of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for fraud. They are being prosecuted on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, misrepresentation, advance fee fraud and obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of N64.4m. One of the charges reads: “That you Ifeoma Joe between the 10th day of September, 2024 to 17th day of December, 2024 at Oyigbo Rivers State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud, obtained the aggregate sum…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is outraged by the unfounded claims of Mr. Paul Ibe, spokesperson to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, alleging that Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman, held a secret meeting with an unnamed politician. Ibe, who was a guest on Seun Okinbaloye’s Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday, May 22, 2025, bared his mind on sundry theories, conjectures and assumptions relating to opposition politics and defections. However, his allegations of the Executive Chairman EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede and Solicitor General of the Federation’s alleged meeting with an unnamed governor forty -eight hours before his…
Justice Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 23, 2025, convicted and sentenced twelve Filipinos to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts are: Anjeanette Topacio, Gladys Joy Mag-Iba, Jean Calago, Shairah Mae Reyes, Roseann Gonzales, Lari Jane Tayag, Mary Grace De La Cruz, Krystel Aquilesca, Jonilyn Agulto, Paizza Camara, Vivian Pionella and Jonalyn Mendoza. They were arraigned on Friday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on separate charges of possession of fraudulent documents. One of the counts reads: “That you,…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 23, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of Okoli Frank Emeka to six months imprisonment for mutilation of the Naira notes before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convict was arraigned on a one-count charge of tampering and matching on the Naira notes. The charge reads: “That you, Okoli Frank Emeka, on the 18th day of August, 2024, at Al-moruf Garden, Isheri Olofin, Alimosho Local area of Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, whilst matching…
The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN has sought the collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on the implementation of anti-corruption preventive strategies, designed by the school. This was made known on Wednesday May 21, 2025 when the Director, Olusegun Obasanjo Center for Development, NOUN, Abuja, Professor Wilfred Ugwuanyi led a delegation from the university on a visit to EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja. “The purpose of our visit to the EFCC Academy is to seek your collaboration in the implementation of preventive strategies we have developed as part of the sustained anti-corruption campaign aimed at making Nigeria a better country,” he…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC have resolved to foster a stronger relationship towards the actualization of their mandates. This was disclosed on Thursday May 22, 2025 when the new Kaduna Sector Commander of FRSC, Tijani Ilyasu paid a familiarization visit to the Acting Director, Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, ACE I Bawa Kaltungo. Kaltungo while appreciating the Kaduna FRSC Sector Commander on behalf of the EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede commended the Corps for maintaining a robust relationship with the EFCC over the years and for working as EFCC’s partners in progress in the discharge in the. “Improving on this relationship should be our top most priority if we must all continue to succeed. I commended the Federal Road…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has admonished youths in the country to follow the path of hard work and integrity and shun the desire to get rich quick. He gave the admonition on Wednesday, May, 21, 2025 through the Acting Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Effa Okim when the Executives of Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association, NUESA, paid a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission. “We must develop hatred for evil and wrong doings. It should not be associated with students. The idea of getting rich quickly has destroyed us. It has to…
Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi , Lagos, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, ordered the winding up of a fraudulent collective investment scheme firm, CJC Markets Limited, over failure to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. He gave the order, following the arraignment of the company by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on investment fraud on Thursday, May 22, 2025. A petitioner alleged that CJC Markets Limited, sometime in January, collected the sum of N30m( Thirty Million Naira) from one…
Justice R.M.Aikawa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced eight internet fraudsters to jail. The convicts, Ogar Joseph, Nanbut David Dauda, Abah Mathew Arome, Fasikun Lekan, Daniel John, Gideon Dennis, Friday Emmanuel and Yusuf Hijelan were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a separate one-count charge, bordering on impersonation, cybercrime and money laundering. The charge against Dauda reads: “That you Nanbut David Dauda, (a.k.a Hacktivist Legion) sometime in April, 2025 in Tammah, Nasarawa State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, retained the total sum of $115.00 (One Hundred and Fifteen United States Dollars) which you knew that such fund…
Justices R.M.Aikawa and A. Isiaka of the Federal and State High Courts, respectively, sitting in Kaduna have convicted and sentenced the quintet of David Dawaza Gafara, Abraham Emmanuel Kazachang, Muhammed Umar Faruk, Aliyu Ibrahim Oyibo and David Eddy Akang to jail for financial crimes. They were prosecuted by Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a separate one-count charge. While Gafara, Kazachang, Faruk and Oyibo were prosecuted before Justice Aikawa for offences that border on impersonation and cybercrime, Akang was dragged before Justice Isiaka for theft to the tune of N1million. The charge against Gafara reads: ” That you David Dawaza Gafara (a.k.a Meshaa Renee), (m) between January and April, 2025 at Bida, Niger State within the jurisdiction…
The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the convictions and sentence of eight internet fraudsters. The convicts are Goshen Favour Habila, Isaac Matthew Eze, Patrick Oruma, Chineme Kelvin Ifeatu, Richard Olumodeji, Okoye Patrick, Hussaini Muhammad Hussaini and Elijah Tochia. They were arraigned before Justices M.A Sambo , Aliu Bin Idris, Shafa ‘u .L. Yusuf and H.H. Kereng of the Bauchi and Gombe State High Courts respectively between May 19 and 21, 2025. Habila and Ifeatu were arraigned on two -count charges of fraudulent conversion while others were arraigned…
Again, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has been recognized for his unwavering commitment to the fight against economic and financial crimes, as he was conferred with the prestigious Award of Excellence by the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents, NAJUC, Lagos branch. The Award was presented to the anti-graft czar during the 16th annual lecture of the Association with the theme: “Judicial Reforms: Strengthening the Administration of Justice in Nigeria through Technology, International Best Practices, Media, and Public Feedback Partners” on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Olukoyede, who…
The Accountant-General of The Federation, AGF, Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, called on the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, to assist his office in blocking shortages and leakages in revenue streams across the country in order to fund the 2025 budget and ensure a saner and sound financial system in Nigeria. Ogunjimi made the request in Abuja when he visited Olukoyede on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Corporate Headquarters. He stressed that the OAGF and EFCC share common and mutually- beneficial interests, adding that his Office cannot achieve better…
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 honoured the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, with a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding contributions to the global fight against transnational crime including economic and financial crimes, vehicle trafficking, online exploitation and drug smuggling. The Certificate was presented by the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Pasquale Salvaggio, during a ceremony at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja. Salvaggio commended Olukoyede’s leadership and the EFCC’s pivotal role in curbing organised criminal networks operating across borders. “Your tireless efforts in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, CVCNU, have agreed to explore strategic areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening institutional integrity and curbing corruption within the nation’s ivory towers. This development arose from a Courtesy Visit by the Secretary-General of the CVCNU, Professor Andrew Haruna to the Corporate Headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Haruna described the visit as “both timely and strategic,” noting that it presented an opportunity for a meaningful dialogue between the two institutions, anchored on mutual values of transparency, accountability, and national development.…