EFCC arraigns chinese for cheating
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a Chinese national before a Nigerian court over allegations of cheating and fraud in a case that has attracted public attention. According to reports, the suspect was brought before the court after investigations by the EFCC revealed alleged fraudulent activities connected to business dealings in Nigeria. Authorities say […]
British men ‘staged fake kidnapping to extend their holiday in Spain’
Two British men on holiday in Benidorm have been arrested after allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to get money from relatives. The men, aged 37 and 51, reportedly sent a video showing one threatening the other with a knife and demanding £725 as ransom. Spanish police treated the situation as a real emergency and deployed […]
Court to rule on ex-Niger governor’s N1.5bn fraud case
A Federal High Court in Lagos will rule on May 8, 2026, on a request by former Niger State Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu and co-accused Umar Muhammed Nasko to dismiss the N1.5 billion fraud case against them. The decision follows the submission and adoption of final written arguments by lawyers from both sides. The case, […]
Nigerian Army arrests notorious impostor parading himself as retired Major General
The Nigerian Army has arrested a man identified as Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf for allegedly impersonating a retired Major General. In a statement released on February 12, 2026, the Army said the suspect falsely claimed to be a senior retired officer, misleading members of the public and exploiting the reputation of the military. According to […]
Edo: 21-year-old dispatch rider in police net for gambling with company, customers’ N1.3m
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old dispatch rider, David Ekes, for allegedly gambling away N1.3 million belonging to his company and customers. The incident occurred at Dibecs Industry Limited, Okpella, in Etsako East Local Government Area. Police say Ekes even staged his own kidnapping to hide the loss. According to ASP Eno […]
Lagos court jails firm over N21m fraud case
A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted Rahvet International Limited for unlawfully converting ₦21 million belonging to a woman identified as Chioma Adeoye. Justice Ismail Ijelu delivered the judgment after the company pleaded guilty to a one-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the EFCC, […]
AGF takes over ICPC’s alleged fraud case against Mike Ozekhome
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of the alleged fraud case filed by the ICPC against Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory approved the move, allowing the AGF to review the case file. As a result, […]
Lagos court jails man for N8.56 billion Wema Bank fraud
A Lagos court has sentenced a man to prison after he was found guilty of being involved in a massive N8.56 billion financial fraud linked to Wema Bank. The case, which has drawn public attention due to the huge amount involved, centered on allegations that the suspect illegally moved funds through fraudulent banking transactions. The […]
EFCC arraigns man over alleged N39.1m visa fraud in Rivers
A doctor in Port Harcourt, Dr. Nekabari Dambere Nathan, has been taken to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly scamming someone out of N39.1 million through a fake visa deal. He was arraigned with his company, Global Horizons Academy Ltd, at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. […]
Court of Appeal clears ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi of N754.8m fraud case
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has cleared Patrick Akpobolokemi, the former Director-General of NIMASA, of all fraud charges involving ₦754.8 million. The court ruled that he is not guilty, officially bringing an end to the case against him. This decision came after the appeal court reviewed and overturned a previous judgment from the Ikeja […]