Court affirms final forfeiture of $13m traced to Aisha Achimugu to Nigeria’s Govt
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Lagos socialite Aisha Achimugu and Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite held that EFCC proved the funds were proceeds of fraud, while Oceangate failed to show legitimate ownership of the money. The […]
EFCC Arraigns Supermarket Manager For Alleged ₦547 Million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Evangeline Atanda Ibadha, a former manager of JustProtein Supermarket in Benin City, for allegedly diverting and converting company funds amounting to ₦547,307,016. She appeared before Justice C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City on November 25, 2025, where she […]
Abia taskforce busts fake revenue syndicate in Aba, arrests two, recovers N766,000
Authorities in Abia State have shut down a fake revenue ring in Aba, arresting two suspects and recovering ₦766,000 that was collected illegally from residents. The sting operation was carried out by the Abia State Harmonised Task Force (ASHTF) in partnership with the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Internally Generated Revenue […]
Lagos govt probes LASAA staff for allegedly diverting public funds
The Lagos State Government has launched an official investigation into a staff member of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) over allegations of diverting public funds into a personal bank account. The probe follows a viral post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user accused the agency worker of directing […]
EFCC Arraigns Woman Over ₦240.5 Million Fraud In Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a woman in Abuja for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦240.5 million. According to the EFCC, the suspect was involved in a scheme that promised business opportunities but later turned out to be fraudulent. During the court session, prosecutors revealed how the suspect allegedly diverted the funds […]
Poor parenting, family neglect responsible for financial crimes among youths – EFCC boss, Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has said that poor parenting and neglect at home are major reasons why many Nigerian youths are getting involved in financial crimes. Speaking in Kaduna on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Olukoyede—represented by Assistant Commander […]
Osun police arrest ‘fake lawyer’ who allegedly practiced for 10 years and duped clients of N50m
Anti-fraud officers at the Zone XI Police Headquarters in Osogbo, Osun State, have arrested a middle-aged man, Odeh Emmanuel, for allegedly pretending to be a lawyer for almost 10 years and cheating Nigerians out of more than N50 million. The suspect was caught on August 28, 2025, inside a court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while […]
EFCC declares ex-Abia commissioner and another wanted over alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Abia State commissioner, Christopher Enweremadu, and Abia resident, Fortune Ozoemela, wanted for alleged crimes including conspiracy, embezzlement of public funds, theft, and money laundering. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced this in a public notice shared on the agency’s website on Wednesday, September 3. Enweremadu was […]
NAHCON commissioner, director detained over alleged diversion of HAJJ 2025 funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Aliu Abdulrazak, who serves as Commissioner for Policy, Personnel and Finance at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), over allegations of diverting public funds. He was detained together with Aminu Y. Muhammed, the Director of Finance and Accounts at NAHCON, following reports of financial irregularities. […]
Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in jail over $1m fraud
Singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his involvement in a $1 million luxury goods fraud scheme. The 35-year-old artist, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, was convicted in March alongside his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner. Both were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and […]