ABUJA — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to recovering funds lost by Nigerians to the controversial CBEX investment scheme. Speaking through the EFCC’s official platform, the Chairman noted that “The Eagle is working relentlessly to ensure victims of the CBEX
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a well-coordinated drug trafficking syndicate using unsuspecting Hajj pilgrims as drug mules en route to Saudi Arabia. This major breakthrough followed the arrest of two intending pilgrims at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, on May 26, 2025, during the outward clearance process for
In a renewed effort to curb cybercrime and restore integrity to Nigeria’s digital space, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 78 suspected internet fraudsters during coordinated raids across multiple states. The arrests, which were carried out by various zonal commands of the Commission, followed weeks of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and collaborative operations
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Lagos State Command, have handed over a suspected ritualist, Obi Levi Obieze, to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation into his alleged involvement in a chilling case of abduction and ritual killing in Enugu State. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed
Former National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Executive Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas, is scheduled to hear the verdict in his alleged $2,198,900 fraud case on July 24, 2025. The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, set the date following the conclusion of trial proceedings. Dr. Thomas and co-defendant Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau De Change operator,
The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) has intensified efforts to prepare stakeholders for the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) onsite evaluation through a series of engagement and sensitization activities across key sectors. In a recent round of meetings and workshops, SCUML brought together government agencies, financial institutions, and private sector representatives to
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa Olukoyede, has called on Nigerian students to confront the menace of internet fraud with the same determination and seriousness as efforts to combat cultism on campuses. Addressing a recent gathering of university students, Olukoyede stressed that internet fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo,”
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa Olukoyede, has issued a stern warning that corrupt individuals must not be allowed to enjoy the fruits of their criminal activities. Speaking during a recent anti-corruption event, Olukoyede emphasized the agency’s unwavering commitment to recovering stolen assets and ensuring that ill-gotten wealth does
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has been honoured by the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria for his exceptional efforts in the global fight against transnational crime. During a ceremony held at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the Canadian High Commissioner
In a major clampdown on cybercrime activities, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, have apprehended no fewer than 49 individuals suspected to be involved in internet fraud in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The arrests were made over the weekend, specifically between Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25,
