The operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters (Yahoo Boys) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. CONVERSEER learned that the suspected cyber criminals were arrested at different locations within Akwa Ibom State. READ ALSO: Calabar female truck driver narrates how women abuse, mock…
…recovers exotic cars, computers, phones, others The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Command, on Wednesday, 8th May 2024, arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters, also known as Yahoo Boys. CONVERSEER learned that the suspects were arrested at Apo, Gwarimpa and Katampe axis of Abuja, following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement…
By Ukorebi Esien Yahaya Adoza Bello CON born 18 June 1975 is a Nigerian businessman and politician who served as the governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024. A member of the All Progressives Congress, Bello was the youngest governor in Nigeria throughout his term in office. Born in Okene, Bello studied accounting and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied the list of former Governors under investigation for alleged corruption being circulated in the media. A press statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity, EFCC, on Sunday, 5th May 2024, said the list is not from the Commission. READ ALSO: Cross River Govt to…
By Joe Udo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, 26th April 2024 re-arraigned a former Assistant Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Bridget Okafor, before Justice Venchak S. Gaba of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Kuje, Abuja. Okafor alongside her Company Bridkass Investment Integrated Limited, is facing trial on 13-amended…
By Mo Isa During an interactive session with media executives on Tuesday, Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed that a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, allegedly moved a sum of $720,000 from the state’s treasury a few days before leaving office in January. Olukoyede revealed that…
By Inyali Peter The Ibadan command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented an award of Excellence to its Cross River-born Detective, Dr David Nkpe, for securing first place in conviction in the year 2023. Nkpe who took to his Facebook wall to admonish his friends to partner with God in order…
By Joe Udo Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo Boy), Ali Desmond Chinedum in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. CONVERSEER gathered that Chinedum was arrested following credible intelligence on his suspected involvement in internet-related offences. READ ALSO: Anti-Israel protests hold across…
By Joe Udo A father-in-law, Alaba Alakija and his daughter-in-law, Oyinkansola Alakija, have been arraigned before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on an amended two-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy and using false documents. They were arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
By Joe Udo Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, 15th April 2024, adjourned the alleged N4.8 billion fraud brought against a businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto, till 27 May 2024. The matter, which was initially before Justice I.O. Ijelu, of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, suffered…