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
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,
In a significant development amid ongoing investigations into suspected fraudulent investment schemes, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the anti-graft agency has recovered a portion of funds linked to Cbex, an alleged Ponzi-style investment outfit. Speaking to newsmen, Olukoyede confirmed that the EFCC has
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has confirmed that the agency has made significant progress in its ongoing investigation into the N1.3 trillion Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) investment fraud. Speaking during an interview on TVC, Olukoyede revealed that the EFCC has recovered a substantial amount of funds linked
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerian youths to reject the temptation of seeking quick wealth through illegal activities, particularly cyber fraud, and instead focus on honest and productive ventures. Speaking at the inauguration of the EFCC’s Zero Tolerance Club at Citi Polytechnic, Abuja, Olukoyede
ABUJA — 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 outstanding contributions to the global fight against transnational crime, including economic and financial offences, vehicle trafficking, online exploitation, and drug smuggling. The recognition came in the form
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on secondary school students in Enugu State to develop good online habits and steer clear of cybercrime and other internet-related offences. The charge was given during a sensitisation campaign organised in partnership with the Nigerian Police and Comforting Africa, a youth-focused non-governmental organisation. The event took
LAGOS — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two bankers alongside three other individuals before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged involvement in cybercrime-related offenses. The suspects, whose names were withheld pending court proceedings, were brought before Justice I.O. Ijelu on multiple charges bordering on conspiracy, unauthorized access to computer
In a sweeping operation aimed at curbing the rising wave of cybercrime in Nigeria’s commercial capital, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 120 individuals suspected to be involved in internet-related fraud across various parts of Lagos. The suspects, according to a statement released by the Commission on Monday, were apprehended by operatives
