Billionaire Internet Fraudster’ Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment In Abuja
Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, who went by the name “Young Billionaire,” has been sentenced to two years in prison for internet fraud and money laundering. The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the conviction on January 8, 2025, following a court ruling on December 31, 2024. Nkwocha was charged with impersonating several people online, […]
Cybercriminal Hacks Enugu State Government System, Steals Over ₦1 Billion
A cybercriminal recently hacked into the Enugu State Government’s financial system and stole a huge sum of ₦1,097,700,300. This shocking incident has raised concerns about cyber security in public institutions. Quick Police Action The Nigeria Police Force-National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) quickly stepped in to track the hacker and recover the stolen money. Their efforts ensured […]
Two Arrested in Abuja by EFCC Over Suspected Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently made arrests in Abuja, targeting individuals suspected of money laundering and internet fraud. On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, two men, identified as Joshua Ndu and Michael Uchenna, were detained in Al-Gamji Estate, located in the Guzape area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The EFCC acted based […]
Nigerian Governors Express Support for EFCC
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) recently expressed its unwavering support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its ongoing fight against corruption. This endorsement comes at a crucial time as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on a lawsuit involving the EFCC, initiated by 19 governors who are questioning the commission’s constitutionality. At […]
Four suspects Arrested for S3xtortion and Romance Scam
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has made significant progress in combating online fraud with the recent arrest of four suspects involved in a s3xtortion and romance scam. This incident sheds light on the dangers of online dating and the need for heightened awareness among internet users. The suspects, identified as Abodunrin Rasheed, […]
Man Arrested in Bayelsa for Sharing Woman’s N*d£ Video Online
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Godgift Bai, for allegedly sharing a n*d£ video of a young woman on social media. The arrest took place in Yenagoa on September 3, 2024. ASP Musa Mohammed, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, shared that the arrest followed a thorough investigation conducted by the Cyber […]
Nigerian Brothers Sentenced to 17 Years for Sextortion Scheme Leading to Teen’s Suicide in US
Two Nigerian brothers, Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, were each sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison and five years of supervised release in the US. This sentencing is for their involvement in a sextortion scheme that caused the tragic suicide of a 17-year-old high school student. The Justice Department revealed […]
World’s Police Crack Down on Nigerian Mafia in Major Tech-Fueled Operation
Police forces around the world have come together in a major effort to tackle one of West Africa’s most dangerous criminal networks. Between April and July 2024, law enforcement carried out raids in 21 different countries as part of Operation Jackal III. This global crackdown, coordinated by Interpol, led to the arrest of 300 individuals […]
President Tinubu Meets FBI Director for Collaboration on Cybercrime and Terrorism
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with FBI Director Christopher Wray at the State House in Abuja to discuss strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and the U.S. in combating cybercrime and terrorism. The FBI, the main federal law enforcement agency in the U.S., focuses on domestic intelligence and security. According to Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and […]
EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Akwa Ibom Raid
The EFCC in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, caught 40 people suspected of internet fraud on Thursday. The EFCC shared this news along with images on X.com the following day. According to the EFCC, the suspects were captured in morning raids at two locations in the state. Twenty-one were nabbed in Eket, and nineteen in Ikot Ekpene. […]