Popular Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah pleads guilty in US over $100m romance and email fraud scheme
Popular Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah, 40, has admitted guilt in the United States for his role in an online fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over $100 million through romance scams and business email compromise. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before Judge Arun Subramanian in New York’s Southern District on […]
NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians trafficked to Thailand for cybercrimes
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths who were trafficked to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries for cybercrime activities. The Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, warned that traffickers are increasingly targeting intelligent youths with computer and IT skills, luring them with promises of […]
Microsoft seizes 340 websites linked to Nigerian-based phishing subscription service
Microsoft has taken control of nearly 340 websites connected to a Nigerian phishing service called Raccoon0365. This service stole login details from at least 5,000 Microsoft users. The action came after Microsoft got a US court order in Manhattan to seize domains tied to the subscription-based phishing platform. Raccoon0365 operated through a private Telegram channel […]
Nigeria deports 51 foreigners jailed for cyberterrorism and internet fraud
The Nigerian Immigration Service has deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime and online fraud. This move took place on Thursday, August 21, 2025. These individuals were among 192 Chinese and Philippine citizens arrested last December by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for involvement in cybercrime activities. The latest deportation includes 50 Chinese […]
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 […]
Police launch investigation after fake Facebook account advertised mother and daughter as sex workers
Authorities in South Africa have started an investigation after a fake Facebook account was created, falsely advertising a mother and daughter as s3x workers. The victims reported the case to the police under SAPS Case 447/03/2025. On March 24, 2024, they also visited the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Headquarters to report the incident. The […]
Six Imprisoned for Online Fraud in Kwara
The fight against internet fraud in Nigeria took another significant step as six individuals were convicted and sentenced to prison by two courts in Kwara State. On October 14, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, successfully secured the convictions of Idris Muhammed, Ismail Temitope Mustapha, Oyekola Odunayo, Anthony Sylvester Stephen, […]
Meta Identifies and Removes 63,000 Accounts Linked to Yahoo Boys
Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has taken strong action against the “Yahoo Boys” scam group by removing 63,000 accounts. This major cleanup was detailed in Meta’s Q1 2024 Adversarial Threat Report. The Yahoo Boys group is known for running financial sextortion scams and blackmailing people. Meta’s advanced technical systems and thorough investigations […]