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  1. Lagos Court Orders Forfeiture of $2.04M, Properties Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

    Nigeria Lagos Court Orders Forfeiture of $2.04M, Properties Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

    A Lagos Federal High Court has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04 million and seven properties linked to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. The EFCC alleges the assets were acquired through fraudulent activities. The ruling aims to prevent asset dissipation as Emefiele faces multiple...
  2. NELFUND Gets N50 Billion Boost from EFCC for Student Loan Program

    Nigeria NELFUND Gets N50 Billion Boost from EFCC for Student Loan Program

    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has received N50 billion from the EFCC, funded by proceeds from crime. The allocation, directed by President Bola Tinubu, aims to support student loans. NELFUND’s MD, Akintunde Sawyerr, and EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, emphasize transparency and...
  3. Peter Okoye Denies Reporting Paul to EFCC, Continues to Defend His Actions

    Nigeria Peter Okoye Denies Reporting Paul to EFCC, Continues to Defend His Actions

    Peter Okoye, also known as Mr. P, clarifies that he never used the EFCC to arrest his twin brother, Paul Okoye. He explains the circumstances that led to the EFCC's involvement, accusing their elder brother, Jude, and his wife of secretly diverting funds, which triggered the investigation...
  4. Fans Excited as Bobrisky’s Release Date Approaches: Freedom Set for August 5

    Nigeria Fans Excited as Bobrisky’s Release Date Approaches: Freedom Set for August 5

    Popular cross-dresser Bobrisky will be released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre on August 5, 2024, after serving a six-month sentence for naira abuse. Convicted on April 12, 2024, Bobrisky was found guilty of tampering with currency during social events. Fans eagerly await his return. Popular...
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    Metro Thousands of dollars flown out of Nigeria every hour – Interpol - Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/7/thousands-of-dollars-flown-out-of-nigeria-every-hour-interpol.html
  6. Public Outcry as INTERPOL Reveals Scale of Money Laundering from Nigeria

    Nigeria Public Outcry as INTERPOL Reveals Scale of Money Laundering from Nigeria

    INTERPOL reveals that hundreds of thousands of dollars are being laundered out of Nigeria every hour, exacerbating crime and corruption. The agency calls for concerted efforts from security agencies to combat this issue. Reactions from Nigerians highlight distrust in the government's ability to...
  7. Binance's Tigran Gambaryan Attends Court on Wheelchair for Money Laundering Charges

    Nigeria Binance's Tigran Gambaryan Attends Court on Wheelchair for Money Laundering Charges

    Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan faces money laundering trial in Abuja court, appearing on a wheelchair. EFCC's case continues amid health concerns and legal motions. Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited, appeared at the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday for trial on...
  8. Saleh Mamman, Ex-Power Minister, Held in Kuje Prison Pending Bail Hearing

    Nigeria Saleh Mamman, Ex-Power Minister, Held in Kuje Prison Pending Bail Hearing

    Former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman is remanded to Kuje prison by an Abuja court on charges of laundering N33.8 billion. Despite collapsing due to ill health, Mamman pled not guilty, and his bail hearing is set for Friday. Charges involve funds for power projects. A former Minister of Power...
  9. Federal High Court Denies Yahaya Bello’s Bid to Move ₦80bn Fraud Trial to Kogi

    Nigeria Federal High Court Denies Yahaya Bello’s Bid to Move ₦80bn Fraud Trial to Kogi

    The Federal High Court has declined former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's request to transfer his ₦80.2bn fraud case to Kogi State. The court emphasized that the matter should be resolved in open court due to pending appeals and jurisdictional issues. In a significant judicial decision, the...
  10. EFCC Blocks Emefiele’s Bid for Overseas Medical Trip Passport

    Nigeria EFCC Blocks Emefiele’s Bid for Overseas Medical Trip Passport

    EFCC opposes Godwin Emefiele’s request for passport release, citing flight risk and lack of medical proof. Court adjourns ruling to July 16. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed the request of former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele to travel abroad...
  11. Nigerians Puzzled as EFCC Seeks Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria's Aid in Yahaya Bello Case

    Nigeria Nigerians Puzzled as EFCC Seeks Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria's Aid in Yahaya Bello Case

    EFCC seeks INTERPOL help to watch-list Yahaya Bello across North Africa amid money laundering charges. Nigerians are skeptical of international pursuit as Bello evades local arrest. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified efforts to apprehend former Kogi State...
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    Metro ‘Release my innocent husband’ - Wife of detained Binance executive begs EFCC to drop charges - Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/7/release-my-innocent-husband-wife-of-detained-binance-executive-begs-efcc-to-drop-charges.html
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    Metro Police arrest 4 fake EFCC officers over attempted kidnapping in Akwa Ibom - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/07/01/police-arrest-4-fake-efcc-officers-over-attempted-kidnapping-in-akwa-ibom/
  14. N80.2bn Scandal: Lawyer Applies to Withdraw from Yahaya Bello's Defense

    Nigeria N80.2bn Scandal: Lawyer Applies to Withdraw from Yahaya Bello's Defense

    Senior Advocate of Nigeria seeks withdrawal from Yahaya Bello's N80.2bn fraud case, citing procedural issues and requests for case transfer, amidst repeated court absences. Adeola Adedipe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has moved to withdraw his representation of Yahaya Bello, former Kogi...
  15. Legal Tug-of-War: Yahaya Bello Seeks to Relocate N80.2 Billion Fraud Trial to Kogi

    Nigeria Legal Tug-of-War: Yahaya Bello Seeks to Relocate N80.2 Billion Fraud Trial to Kogi

    Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello seeks transfer of N80.2 billion fraud case from Abuja to Kogi State. EFCC objects, calling it a delay tactic. Bello's whereabouts are unknown despite an arrest warrant. Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to...
  16. EFCC Wins Final Forfeiture of N12.18 Billion Properties Tied to Ex-CBN Chief Godwin Emefiele

    Nigeria EFCC Wins Final Forfeiture of N12.18 Billion Properties Tied to Ex-CBN Chief Godwin Emefiele

    A Lagos federal court orders the final forfeiture of N12.18 billion worth of properties linked to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. The EFCC-led case resulted in the transfer of assets to the Nigerian government. This ruling marks a significant step in anti-corruption efforts and legal...
  17. Lagos Court Slams 46-Year Jail Term on EFCC Impersonators

    Nigeria Lagos Court Slams 46-Year Jail Term on EFCC Impersonators

    Two men sentenced to 46 years for impersonating EFCC officials, executing fake court orders in a fraud attempt in Lagos. In a stern ruling, Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja has handed down a 46-year jail sentence to Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and Ibrahim Sadia Adekunle...
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    Metro Court sentences two to 46 years’ jail for impersonating EFCC’s officials - Peoples Gazette

    https://gazettengr.com/court-sentences-two-to-46-years-jail-for-impersonating-efccs-officials/
  19. Money Laundering Charges: Yahaya Bello’s N80.2 Billion Arraignment Moved to June 27 by Abuja Court

    Nigeria Money Laundering Charges: Yahaya Bello’s N80.2 Billion Arraignment Moved to June 27 by Abuja Court

    A federal high court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello to June 27 due to the absence of EFCC lead counsel Kemi Pinheiro. Bello faces 19 charges, including money laundering and misappropriation of N80.2 billion in public funds. A Federal High Court in...
  20. Peter Obi Blasts EFCC for Prioritizing Bobrisky Over Major Financial Crimes

    Nigeria Peter Obi Blasts EFCC for Prioritizing Bobrisky Over Major Financial Crimes

    Peter Obi slammed the EFCC's priorities, calling for probes into alleged budget padding and undisclosed subsidy payments rather than arresting celebrities. Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to shift its focus from celebrity cases...
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