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EFCC secures conviction of 146 foreigners for financial crimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 146 out of 194 foreigners arrested for cybersecurity attacks relating to financial crimes in the country. “Last year, we arrested about 194 foreigners who were involved in various forms of financial crimes and activities that are inimical to the economic growth and development […]
Disregard Allegations Against EFCC Chair – Civil Society Coalition
A Coalition of Civil Societies has called on all Nigerians and the international community to disregard all claims and allegation against the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede. The Coalition of 30 Civil Societies in a Press Conference today 11th May 2024 led by its Convener, Adams Otakwu responded to […]
ICYMI: Shake-up in EFCC as Olukoyede appoints chief of staff, 14 directors
Ola Olukoyede, chair of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has appointed Michael Nzekwe as his chief of staff. As part of a restructuring drive, Olukoyede upgraded all the zonal commands of the EFCC to departments and appointed 14 new directors. A statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said the security unit of the […]
EFCC Chairman denies saying “7 Out Of 10 Nigerian Students As Criminals”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied that its chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede labelled 70 percent of Nigerian university youths as internet fraudsters and criminals Olukoyede came under fire after he was quoted to have said “it is worrisome that seven out of 10 students today are involved in cybercrimes”. SaharaReporters on Wednesday […]