25 Jan, 2026
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Court jails internet fraudster for defrauding 34 victims across 13 countries

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Eze Harrison Arinze before Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for defrauding 34 victims across 13 countries of $592,000 (Five Hundred and Ninety-Two Thousand United States Dollars). EFCC shared this in a statement on […]

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Reps dismiss petition to probe alleged “forceful withdrawal” of Emefiele by EFCC, DSS

The House of Representatives has dismissed a petition to probe the alleged plan by the EFCC and DSS to re-arrest Ex-CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The petition, submitted by Philip Agbese, on behalf of the Center for Social Justice Equity And Transparency (CESJET), called for the investigation of the allegation. However, the petition was dismissed on […]

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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 […]