The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission secured the conviction and sentence of Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo for fraud. As reported by ALO360 the agency prosecuted the case successfully in Edo State. EFCC Arraigns Defendant The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo before Justice…
The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted and sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku to 72 years in prison. As reported by ALO360 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission secured the judgment on March 20 2026 for laundering N868.46 million. EFCC Prosecutes High Profile Case The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
EFCC interrogates Justice John Tsoho following interception of spouse with large cash sum en route to Benue State amid separate asset declaration probe EFCC Questions Chief Judge Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission interrogated Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, for several hours on Tuesday. The questioning focused…
Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja sentenced Obiajulu Emeka Emmanuel on March 9, 2026. The judge found him guilty of fraud. Moreover, Justice Ismail Ijelu imposed a one-year prison term effective immediately. Additionally, the court ordered the convict to pay a fine of one million naira within 30 days….
EFCC (The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission), handed over ₦279 million in recovered funds to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts on Friday. The handover ceremony took place at the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 in Ikoyi. Background Of The Case The recovery followed a petition in 2009. Kabir Yusuf, the…
EFCC operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate arrested Iziga Jude Ikechukwu for alleged Naira abuse. Ikechukwu, also known as Easy-money, faced accusations of mishandling currency during his birthday party. This incident occurred in Enugu, Nigeria. Furthermore, the arrest stemmed from a viral video on social media. In the video, Ikechukwu recorded himself abusing Naira notes…
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, warned real estate managers against involvement in money laundering. He made the statement during a courtesy visit by executives of the Association of Real Estate and Property Managers to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. Visit Sparks Discussion on Fraud The association visited…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested eight suspects and seized six trucks in a crackdown on illegal mining along the Ilorin-Ogbomoso axis in Kwara and Oyo states. EFCC Targets Illegal Mineral Operations Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested eight persons on Saturday, February 20,…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 20 suspects for various electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory area council elections on February 21, 2026. The arrests occurred across multiple locations in the FCT. Additionally the commission recovered cash intended for vote buying. Arrests Across Multiple Areas The EFCC apprehended the suspects in…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) of carrying out selective investigations. Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, made the allegation on Thursday during an interview on Arise TV. ‘We Are Not Pronouncing Guilt’ Abdullahi said the party is…
