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Financial crimes: EFCC educates the press
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently gave investigative journalism a boost when it organized a seminar for journalists.
The programme, which held at the Ikoyi office of the commission, was organised in conjunction with the Convention on Business Integrity, a non-governmental organisation (NGO).
The event, which was entitled: “Integrity Rating System,” had top officials of the EFCC and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) in attendance. >> more |
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INTERNET RATS IN EFCC NET
Everyday Three young men are still finding it tough to explain to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission how they came about N18 million, even when it was confirmed that they have no jobs. >>> more
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CON MAN’s Confession - ‘Why I impersonated Super Falcon’s captain’
The young man, who was arrested for impersonating the Super Falcon’s captain, Miss Perpetua Nkwocha, has revealed that he duped people because he wanted to see his siblings through secondary school.
Also, he said he engaged in nefarious activities because he discovered that human beings love lies! >>> more
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VISA RACKET LANDS TWO IN SOUP
Two friends, who allegedly duped a man that was desperate to travel abroad, have been arrested by the police.
Teddy Ose and Marshall Obot had allegedly collected the sum of N30,000 from one Mr. Salem, to help him get an appointment at the German Embassy.>>> more
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POLICE END FUN FOR FRAUDSTERS
Lagosians can now heave a sigh of relief as a syndicate that defrauded innocent people has been smashed by the police.
Detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos stormed the Idi-Araba hide-out of the gang last week. After arresting some of the suspects, they got the shock of their lives when hoodlums and supporters of the syndicate blocked the road brandishing weapons. >>> more
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‘OBASANJO SHOULD SUSTAIN ANTI-CORRUPTION WAR’
Abuja Traders Association, under the umbrella of Abuja Traders Coalition for Democracy and Good Governance has enjoined President Olusegun Obasanjo not to relent in his commitment to move Nigeria from cesspool of corruption to a Nation of Integrity.
It also called on Nigerians to support the EFCC chairman in his current battle against all criminals and criminal elements, which had robbed the nation of its deserved. >>> more
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EFCC BUSTS 419 SYNDICATE
A 65-year-old man was among one of the suspects in the net of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for defrauding the managing director and chief executive of Nasarawa Investment and Property Development Company Limited.
The victim, Idris Bori, after myriad of gimmicks to convince him of the authenticity of the fraudsters’ claims, was eventually swindled N4, 39,900.00. This excluded 35 MTN recharge cards fraudulently collected from him. >>> more
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GROUP WANTS EFCC STRENGTHED
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should be well funded and fortified with adequate manpower of impeccable character to enable it sustain its current war against corruption and economic crimes.
President of the Global Society for Anti-Corruption Nigeria, Mr. Frank Ezeona made this appeal at a press conference in Lagos. >>> more
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PTDF: EFCC APPEALS AGAINST CLEARANCE OF ATIKU, FASAWE
Vice President Atiku Abubakar and those supporting his presidential aspiration may not cry "Uhuru" (freedom) yet as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has challenged the judgement of a Lagos High Court purportedly clearing him to contest the presidency in 2007.
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RIBADU CAN STAY ON
NUhu Ribadu, the strong man of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) indicated in an interview a few weeks ago that he would be quitting office next year along with President Obasanjo.
Ribadu's decision might not be expected. Hence, the attenion his notice attracted from the public. However, he must first of all make sure Obasanjo is quitting. >>> more
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EFCC QUIZZES OGUN ACCOUNTANT GENERAL
The Accountant-General of Ogun State, Mr. Babatunde Salawu, was yesterdayy arrested by security operatives suspected to be officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abeokuta, the state capital.
Daily Sun learnt that the arrest was in connection with the alleged missing vouchers in his office which opposition groups allegedly used in their advertorial against the state government. >>> more |
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FAYOSE: GUILTY OR NOT GUITLY?
There appears to be no end to the sorry story from Ekiti. Once again, the EFCC, has raised the curtain on the sordid details of how government in that state has been subverted to be a veritable artery of fraud. >>> more |
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EFCC SMOKES OUT FRAUDSTERS IN SHRINE
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested some men for allegedly defrauding a member of their church of N2.7 million.
They were said to have taken the victim, Mrs. M.A. Koyi, to a shrine located at Orisha Magodo in Isheri, Lagos to convince her that they had black money to 'wash'.
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NIGERIAN FRAUDSTERS COST UK N3.75BN ANNUALLY
The United Kingdom and Nigerian Governments have been indicted for not doing enough to stop transborder financial crime.
In a report released Monday, London-based reserch group, Chatham House, said financial crime in the United Kindgom stemming from Nigeria involves "billions" of pounds but not enough is being done to stop it.
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HOW DARIYE ESCAPED
Security agents have launched a manhurt for impeached Plateau State governor, Joshua Dariye. Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, Adebayo Adeoye annouced this in Jos while briefing journalists.
The police DIG said that the former governor had not been seen since he was impeached Monday by six members of the state House of Assembly. >>> more |
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THREE FRIENDS IN THE SOUP FOR DUPING IMAM
The game is up for three friends who tried to live on the fast lane. Adeyemi Olabode, Duada Abass and Dayo Olamide allegedly defrauded many unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money.
They, however, met theur waterloo when they allegedly duped an Imam of N301,000 in three days. >>> more
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EFCC STORMS ENUGU, ARRESTS 47 WORKERS
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday stormed the premises of Rainbownet, a telecommunications company; Cosmos FM station and an automobile company, Capital City Autos, all allegedly owned by the state Governor, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani.
The raid was part of an investigation into allegations on massive corruption levelled against the governor in a series of petitions sent by some citizens to the commission.
About 47 staff of the three companies were arrested and taken away in two Civilian buses and a Pegeuot Boxer Minivan >>> more
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EFCC ARRESTS AUDU - EX KOGI GOVERNOR
Former Governor of Kogi State Prince Abubakar Audu was on Wednesday arrested by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on his way to the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) North-Central rally in Jos, Plateau State.
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