Tag: EFCC
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC’s Witness Says No Fee Transfer From Kogi State Govt, LGAs To AISA Account
The third prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, admitted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, that there was no wired transfer of fees from the Kogi State Government or any of…
VIDEO: Very Dark Man Opens Up On Detention By EFCC
Following his release on Wednesday, Popular Nigerian social critic VeryDarkMan has revealed the reason for his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Recall that VeryDarkMan was arrested on Friday, 2nd May, following a visit to a GTBank branch in Abuja. His detention sparked widespread reactions across the country, as fans and…
EFCC Arrests Socialite E-Money Over Alleged Naira Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested socialite E-Money over alleged money laundering. E-Money, whose real name is Emeka Okonkwo, was arrested by the anti-graft agency in the Omole area of Lagos State. E-Money has now been taken into EFCC’s custody in Abuja. He was spotted at a public event allegedly spraying the…
EFCC Arrests Socialite Achimugu Over Alleged Money Laundering
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Achimugu was arrested around 5 am on Tuesday shortly after her return from London. A top EFCC staff confirmed this to newsmen in a telephone conversation on Tuesday. The socialite had been declared wanted…
EFCC Declares Popular Business Mogul Wanted For Alleged Criminal Conspiracy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businesswoman and managing director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, wanted. In a post on its social media pages on Friday, the Commission said Achimugu is wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The post signed by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, the Commission…
EFCC Arrests Former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel Over Alleged N700bn Fraud
Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters have arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, over an alleged N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel was taken into custody on Tuesday after responding to an EFCC summons to address allegations of money laundering, fund diversion, and theft, as claimed by the Network Against Corruption…
How I Rejected N500m Offers from Ministers, DGs During my Mother’s Burial – EFCC Chair
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, revealed on Thursday that he declined offers totaling N500 million from government officials during his mother’s funeral in 2019. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja, Olukoyede explained that the generous gifts, including cheques and drafts, were sent by ministers, directors,…
EFCC Arrests 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), attached to the Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy, and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators for alleged foreign exchange fraud. The commission announced this through its official X account on Friday. On April 26, 2024, they apprehended a group of individuals in…
FUTA: NANS Pledges to Occupy EFCC Offices, Demands Release of Students Raided Overnight
The Ondo State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Council (NANS-JCC), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to promptly release all students unlawfully detained following a raid on their hostels. While acknowledging the importance of combating financial crimes and other illegal activities, the student body expressed dismay over…
VIDEO: How EFCC Operatives Arrested FUTA Students in Midnight Raid
According to reports, operatives believed to be agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission conducted a late-night operation at the Federal University of Technology in Akure, Ondo State. Allegedly, student lodgings were breached around 2 a.m. Various students have taken to social media platforms, posting videos and claiming that the individuals forcibly entered rooms…