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  1. Bobrisky's Arrest Sparks Mixed Reactions: Read EFCC's Official Statement

    Nigeria Bobrisky's Arrest Sparks Mixed Reactions: Read EFCC's Official Statement

    The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation into Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, for alleged money spraying. The 31-year-old was summoned by the EFCC following a video report depicting him spraying and displaying...
  2. Bobrisky's EFCC Mugshot Trends on Social Media: Nigerians Share Varied Opinions

    Nigeria Bobrisky's EFCC Mugshot Trends on Social Media: Nigerians Share Varied Opinions

    Controversial social media personality Bobrisky's recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has triggered a wave of responses on social media platforms. While some anticipate Bobrisky's eventual release from jail, others humorously comment on his appearance in the...
  3. Nigerians React to Bobrisky's Arrest: Mixed Emotions Flood Social Media

    Nigeria Nigerians React to Bobrisky's Arrest: Mixed Emotions Flood Social Media

    In the wake of Bobrisky's arrest, Nigerians took to social media to share their reactions. Some speculated about Bobrisky's current situation, humorously pondering which cell the controversial figure would be placed in. Others reflected on the irony of the situation, noting how just last week...
  4. Bobrisky in Custody: EFCC Confirms Arrest for Currency Mutilation

    Nigeria Bobrisky in Custody: EFCC Confirms Arrest for Currency Mutilation

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, following reports circulating online. According to a spokesperson for the EFCC, Bobrisky was apprehended at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State on April 3, 2024, at 3...
  5. Binance Nigeria in Hot Water: EFCC Presses Charges Against Top Executives for Money Laundering

    Nigeria Binance Nigeria in Hot Water: EFCC Presses Charges Against Top Executives for Money Laundering

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, on Thursday, on charges related to money laundering. Gambaryan serves as Binance's head of financial crime compliance, while Anjarwalla is the company's regional...
  6. Crypto Exchange Drama: Detained Binance Executive Files Lawsuit Against NSA Ribadu and EFCC

    Nigeria Crypto Exchange Drama: Detained Binance Executive Files Lawsuit Against NSA Ribadu and EFCC

    Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Gambaryan's legal action, represented by lawyer Olujoke Aliyu from...
  7. Double Standard? EFCC Under Fire for Ignoring Politicians' Luxury Spending While Scolding Nigerians Over Naira

    Nigeria Double Standard? EFCC Under Fire for Ignoring Politicians' Luxury Spending While Scolding Nigerians Over Naira

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ignited a storm of controversy by attributing the devaluation of the Naira to the ordinary citizens' transactions in dollars, rather than addressing the extravagant spending habits of Nigerian politicians on luxury goods abroad. The EFCC's...
  8. [VIDEO] Nigerian Government Will Not Label Terrorist Financiers Without Evidence - EFCC Prosecutor

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Nigerian Government Will Not Label Terrorist Financiers Without Evidence - EFCC Prosecutor

    An EFCC Prosecutor, has emphasized that individuals will not be labeled as terrorist financiers without substantial evidence. Shittu's comments come in response to the recent listing by the Federal Government of approximately 16 individuals, including Bureau de Change operators, as alleged...
  9. Kogi Reacts to EFCC Charges Against Former Governor Yahaya Bello

    Nigeria Kogi Reacts to EFCC Charges Against Former Governor Yahaya Bello

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and three others to court over alleged involvement in N84 billion money laundering offenses. Alongside Bello, his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu are accused of...
  10. Yahaya Bello Targeted? Kogi Government Accuses EFCC of Politically Motivated Witch Hunt Against Former Governor

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello Targeted? Kogi Government Accuses EFCC of Politically Motivated Witch Hunt Against Former Governor

    The Kogi State Government has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in what it terms a political witch hunt against Alhaji Yahaya Adoiza Bello, the former governor of the state. The allegations, made public on Friday, March 15, by Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner...
  11. Former Access Bank Employees Arraigned for N15.9 Million Theft by EFCC

    Nigeria Former Access Bank Employees Arraigned for N15.9 Million Theft by EFCC

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu State Zonal Command, brought Ogbu Ibekwem, Nwagbara Chidimma, Uwaezuoke Raymond, and Chidubem Mgbeke before Justice Mohammed Garba of the Federal High Court in Enugu State. The arraignment follows the disclosure that Access Bank plc...
  12. EFCC Intercepts 21 Smugglers' Trucks Loaded with Food Items Enroute to Chad and Other Neighboring Countries

    Nigeria EFCC Intercepts 21 Smugglers' Trucks Loaded with Food Items Enroute to Chad and Other Neighboring Countries

    The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has halted a sprawling smuggling operation, arresting 21 trucks carrying hidden cargoes of food and non-food items bound for neighboring countries. Intercepted at key exit routes along Kalabiri/Gamboru Ngala and...
  13. Nigerians Echo 'Nothing New' as EFCC Reveals 70% of Financial Crimes Tied to Banks

    Nigeria Nigerians Echo 'Nothing New' as EFCC Reveals 70% of Financial Crimes Tied to Banks

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed that a staggering 70% of the country's financial crimes are intricately connected to the banking sector. This revelation unfolded during the 2023 Annual Retreat and General Meeting of the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks...
  14. Naira Crisis: CBN target BDCs With N2 billion Licence Fee

    Nigeria Naira Crisis: CBN target BDCs With N2 billion Licence Fee

    Amidst a deepening forex crisis pushing the naira to a historic low of N2,000 against the dollar, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented robust measures against Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. In response to the economic downturn, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu...
  15. [VIDEO] Security Alert As Kwara State University Students Cry Out About Gunshots And Fatalities

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Security Alert As Kwara State University Students Cry Out About Gunshots And Fatalities

    In a distressing tweet, a Kwara State University student reported a dire situation, revealing one student dead and another fighting for life. The campus witnessed gunshots, teargas, and the presence of EFCC, NDLEA, and the police. The authorities are allegedly restricting access, causing...
  16. Ribadu Blames Naira Collapse on 'Dollar Racketeers'

    Nigeria Ribadu Blames Naira Collapse on 'Dollar Racketeers'

    National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has issued directives to law enforcement agencies to crackdown on individuals engaged in foreign exchange market speculation, aiming to curb the steep depreciation of the Nigerian naira. Ribadu revealed that intelligence reports indicate currency...
  17. [VIDEO] EFCC Operatives Clash at Abuja Zone 4 Market in Desperate Bid to Save Plummeting Naira

    Nigeria [VIDEO] EFCC Operatives Clash at Abuja Zone 4 Market in Desperate Bid to Save Plummeting Naira

    In a shocking turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) launched a raid at Abuja's Zone 4 market, targeting Bureau De Change (BDC) operators as the Nigerian Naira faces a rapid decline to N1,700 against the dollar. Clad in their red vests, EFCC operatives used firearms...
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    Metro EFCC arrests 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja - Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/efcc-arrests-26-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-abuja/
  19. EFCC Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Arrests at Federal University of Technology, Akure

    Nigeria EFCC Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Arrests at Federal University of Technology, Akure

    In a shocking turn of events, suspected operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly carried out a midnight operation at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. The students' lodges were allegedly invaded around 2 am, leading to social media...
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    Metro EFCC nabs 2 men for currency racketeering in Abuja - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/02/14/efcc-nabs-2-men-for-currency-racketeering-in-abuja/
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