Former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Re-Arraigned for ₦5.78 Billion Fraud by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his finance commissioner, Ademola Banu, on October 21, 2024. The charges include the alleged mismanagement of ₦5.78 billion in public funds, raising serious concerns about financial governance in the state. This case has attracted significant media attention and public […]
Anambra State Police Arrests Man Posing as Civil Defence Officer
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Anambra State for impersonating a Civil Defence officer and committing fraud. The suspect, Emmanuel Oche, was caught for deceiving and extorting money from unsuspecting victims. The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Anambra, Maku Olatunde, issued a warning to the public to be cautious […]
Rivers Police Nab Five for Operating Fake Job Scam in Oil and Gas Sector
The Rivers State Police have successfully dismantled a fraudulent operation promising fake job opportunities in the oil and gas sector. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the scam, which deceived victims into paying significant sums of money for non-existent employment.15 On August 29, 2024, the Rivers State Police received crucial information about a […]
Flavour Reacts as Man is Sentenced to 2 Years for Impersonating Him and Defrauding an American Woman of $53,000
Nigerian music star, Chinedu Okoli, widely known as Flavour N’abania, has expressed his thoughts on the recent sentencing of a man who impersonated him. Courage Ikpaka was sentenced to two years in prison by the Federal High Court in Lagos for posing as Flavour and scamming an American woman, Yvelte M. Thompson, out of $53,000. […]
I regret not getting involved in Yahoo Yahoo – Actor Aremu Afolayan Regrets
Actor Aremu Afolayan has recently made headlines by expressing his regret for not getting involved in fraud, commonly known as Yahoo Yahoo. In a candid statement, Afolayan shared that he has been hearing about fraudulent activities and is now lamenting his decision to stay away from them. Afolayan admitted that he has heard various discussions […]
EFCC Arrests Four for Impersonating Chairman Ola Olukoyede in $1 Million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested four people who were allegedly involved in a $1 million fraud by pretending to be the Commission’s Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. According to a statement released by the EFCC on August 29, 2024, the suspects—Ojobo Joshua, Aliyu Hashim, Thomas Oduh, and Paul Ogiji—were apprehended on Wednesday, […]
CEO Izu Osuji of Pruvia International Accused of ₦10 Million Fraud
Izu Osuji, the CEO of Pruvia International and Fitnesshutcentre, has been accused of a significant fraud involving over ₦10 million. The scandal has captured attention as numerous victims allege they were deceived by Osuji’s investment schemes. According to reports, Osuji solicited large sums of money from investors by promising high returns. One notable case involves […]
Akwa Ibom Governor’s WhatsApp Number Hacked by Fraudsters
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has fallen victim to a WhatsApp hack. On Tuesday, it was revealed that fraudsters had hacked into his WhatsApp account and started sending messages to people in his contact list. These messages requested money to be sent to a specific account, promising a refund later. Ekerete Udoh, the […]
Man Arrested for Defrauding Victim Using Nasarawa Governor’s Name
A 58-year-old man, Shuaibu Isiaka, has been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command for allegedly defrauding a member of the public out of ₦17 million. The suspect, also known as “Ziko,” reportedly pretended to have connections with the Nasarawa State Governor and convinced his victim that he could secure a government contract for them. […]
Fake Naval Officer Arrested in Anambra for Fraudulent Activities
In a recent operation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has successfully apprehended an individual accused of impersonating a Nigerian Navy officer. The suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, a 38-year-old resident of Nnobi in the Idemili North Local Government Area, was caught on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Christian was arrested at Kwata […]