Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Archives

Ten jailed for internet fraud in Kwara

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of ten fraudsters to various jail terms for internet fraud. Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, on Monday, convicted and sentenced five persons to various jail terms....

Court dismisses suit seeking removal of EFCC chairman, Olukoyede

NewsDeskNgJun 20, 2024June 20, 20240

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking the sack of Mr Ola Olukoyede as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, dismissed the suit on the grounds that the applicant lacked locus standi (legal right) to institute...

Ondo youths protest EFCC raid on night clubs, arrest of 127 suspects

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

Some youths in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Monday protested against the invasion of some night clubs in the state by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The protesters, who kicked against the commando style in which the anti-graft agency invaded the clubs, stated that the destruction...

Alleged N19m money laundering: Again, EFCC arraigns ex-SMEDAN DG, Masari

NewsDeskNgMay 28, 2024May 28, 20240

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has re-arraigned a former Director General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, Bature Umar Masari, on an amended 22-count charge of alleged money laundering. Masari’s arraignment followed his alleged involvement in N119,507,080 money laundering and gratification. When the matter...

Take active role in fight against corruption – EFCC urges religious leaders

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has called on religious leaders in Nigeria to take a more active role in the fight against corruption and cybercrime. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC, meeting titled: “The Role...

Again, EFCC arraigns ex-Aviation minister, Sirika on alleged N19 4bn contract fraud

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2024May 23, 20240

For the second time, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika on fresh N19.4Bn corruption charges. Sirika was on Thursday docked at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT in Abuja alongside his brother Ahmad Sirika on 10 count amended...