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EFCC arrests nine suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested nine individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Abuja on March 4, 2025, according to a statement from Dele Oyewale, EFCC's Head of Media and Publicity.
During the operation, the EFCC seized four luxury cars, laptops, iPads, and mobile phones believed to be used in fraudulent activities.
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Emmanuel Udom, was arrested by the EFCC over an alleged N700 billion fraud after being invited to answer allegations of money laundering and fund diversion.
Udom faces accusations of receiving N3 trillion from the Federation Account while leaving a debt profile of N500 billion and unpaid projects totaling N300 billion.

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EFCC arrests nine suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested nine individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the arrests were made at two locations — Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate,

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EFCC detains ex-Akwa-Ibom gov Emmanuel Udom over alleged N700bn fraud

He was arrested and detained after honouring the EFCC’s invitation to answer “allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and stealing,” a source privy to the development told our correspondent. The post EFCC detains ex-Akwa-Ibom gov Emmanuel Udom over alleged N700bn fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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EFCC Recovers 13 Exotic Cars, Laptops, Phones From Suspected Fraudsters

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City, Edo State, on Friday, February 28, 2025. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. Items recovered from them include 13 exotic cars, […]

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Nine Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested by EFCC in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended nine individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In an official statement from the EFCC, it was reported that the arrests occurred on March 4, 2025, at two locations: Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate in Dawaki. During the operation, law enforcement officials confiscated multiple items believed to have be…

Chinese Working Group to Collaborate with EFCC in Tackling Cybercrime

Worried by the rising tide of Chinese involvement in financial crimes in Nigeria, the Ambassador of People’s Republic China to Nigeria, His Excellency, Yu Dunhai has broached the possibility of collaboration between a Chinese working group with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in tackling cybercrime. Dunhai mooted the proposal in Abuja on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 when [...] Source from InfoStride News

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Alleged N700bln fraud: Ex-Akwa Ibom Gov. Emmanuel in EFCC’s net

The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel, who served as the governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2015 and 2023, reportedly turned himself in when he arrived at the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. He was at the office to honour an invitation earlier extended to him by the anti-graft agency. Em…

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