Gospel Singer And Eight Others Convicted For Cybercrime In Kwara State
A gospel singer and eight others have been sentenced to prison in Kwara State for internet fraud and financial crimes. The convictions were handled by the Ilorin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as reported by Eyes of Lagos. The EFCC released a statement on July 18, 2025, confirming that Moses […]
Court Jails 15 Chinese For Cybercrime In Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted 15 Chinese nationals in Lagos for being involved in online fraud and cyber-related crimes. According to EFCC’s announcement, two judges—Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu—delivered the sentences at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi. Those convicted are Ling Yang, Xiao Hong Will, Wang Zheng […]
Court sentences man to 50 hours community service for possession of fraudulent documents in Lagos
A court in Ikeja, Lagos, has sentenced a man named Abdulrahman Murphy Usifo to 50 hours of community service. This was after he was found guilty of having fake documents. The case was handled by Justice O.A. Fadipe at the State High Court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, brought […]
Actress Iyabo Ojo reacts to trending videos of men wishing her de@th and accusing her of derailing ‘Justice for Mohbad’ campaign
Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has responded to viral videos showing men threatening her and blaming her for getting in the way of justice for late singer, Mohbad. Over the past few days, clips of men walking through Lagos with a picture of Iyabo and Mohbad have spread online. These men accused her of interfering in […]
Court jails 8 Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos has successfully jailed eight Chinese nationals for their roles in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. This judgment was delivered by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on July 1, 2025. Those convicted include Guo Qiang (also known as Wu You You), Yang Shumei, […]
EFCC arrests 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 people suspected of being involved in online fraud. The arrests were made in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The suspects were picked up on Monday, June 30, at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, which is a suburb of Abuja. Their arrest followed reliable information that […]
Fg Bugdets ₦18.73 Billion For Cybersecurity In 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has set aside ₦18.73 billion in the 2025 budget to improve cybersecurity. This funding will help protect digital systems and fight cybercrime across various government bodies. The largest share, ₦9.26 billion, will go to the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre. This shows the government’s strong focus on stopping online crimes and […]
Lagos court jails four Filipinos, seven Nigerians for cyberterrorism, internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos has succeeded in getting four Filipinos and seven Nigerians convicted for online fraud and cybercrime. Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi delivered the ruling after the EFCC filed separate cases against each of the accused. The four foreigners found guilty are Reyna […]
US court sentences Nigerian hacker to over five years for $2.5m identity theft scheme
A Nigerian man named Kingsley Utulu has been sent to prison in the United States for taking part in a large identity theft and hacking scam. He was found guilty of helping to steal over $2.5 million from the U.S. tax authorities and American citizens. His sentence is five years and three months in prison. […]
EFCC arraigns Chinese man in Lagos
A Chinese man named Li Kuang Kuang has been brought before a court in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He is being accused of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The EFCC said in a statement released on Thursday that Kuang appeared in court before Justice Daniel Osiagor at the Federal High Court […]