Recently, there have been simulated hues on the activities of the nation’s foremost anti- corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Since the appointment of Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede as Chairman of the commission last October, there is no doubt that the fight against corruption has taken a new vista. A new Sheriff is in town! The EFCC under …

No fewer than 50 suspected Internet fraudsters, including a groom-to-be, were arrested at the weekend by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who raided two-night clubs in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The groom-to-be and his friends who were at one of the night clubs for his bachelor’s eve, were arrested and whisked away by the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday arraigned the owners of Telcom Satellites TV (TSTV), before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on a nine-count charge that bordered on alleged tax evasion and money laundering. Those the anti-graft agency docked before trial Justice Inyang Ekwo were the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Indigenous direct-to-home TV service …

In a bid to further strengthen its crusade against the abuse of the naira, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has announced a 5% reward for whistleblowers who provide credible information leading to the prosecution of offenders. Spokesman of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale disclosed this as guest on the EFCC 97.3FM Abuja talk show yesterday. Oyewale emphasized the commission’s …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja. The dawn operation, which was carried out following credible intelligence on the suspects’ involvement in various internet fraud schemes, resulted in the apprehension of 18 suspects in Dawaki axis, while 12 others were arrested in different parts of the capital city. The EFCC team, …

The Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for demonstrating resilience in the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He made the commendation in Ilorin while playing host to the Ilorin zonal director of the EFCC, Harry Erin, who led his management team on a courtesy visit …

Agents of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested seven suspects for offences bordering on illegal mining activities. The suspects are Waliyu Abidoye, Abubakar Auwal, Abdulrauf Hakim, Sabiu Usman, Salihu Godwin, Dauda Mohammed and Olalekan Aremu. The commission also arrested two others, Faleti Waheed and Noah Olalekan, for offering N1.2 million bribe to …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former 1minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika over an alleged contract fraud. He was arraigned alongside his brother, Ahmad Abubakar Sirika; and Enginos Nigeria Limited, a company owned by Abubakar; on a 10-count amended charge dated 13 May 2024, and filed a day later. Sirika is alleged to have abused …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested over 200 suspects in connection with foreign exchange scams and manipulation of the financial markets. Sources privy to the development but were not authorised to speak to The PUNCH on Wednesday that over 200 suspected Bureau De Change (BDC) operators were in EFCC custody across the country. One of the sources …

Minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commended the inauguration of EFCC RADIO 97.3FM. In a statement sent to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, Idris expressed his satisfaction with the expansion of the nation‘s public communication infrastructure through the establishment of EFCC RADIO 97.3FM. He emphasised the significance of a premier law enforcement agency like the Economic and Financial …