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  1. 29 Chinese Nationals, 10 Filipinos Arraigned for Alleged Cybercrime in Lagos

    Nigeria 29 Chinese Nationals, 10 Filipinos Arraigned for Alleged Cybercrime in Lagos

    The EFCC arraigned 29 Chinese, 10 Filipinos, and others for alleged internet fraud in Lagos. The suspects, arrested during the “Eagle Flush Operation” in December 2024, face charges including cybercrime, identity theft, and cyber-terrorism. The case underscores Nigeria’s efforts to combat rising...
  2. 43 Sentenced for Internet Fraud in Awka and Abakaliki, Devices Auctioned

    Nigeria 43 Sentenced for Internet Fraud in Awka and Abakaliki, Devices Auctioned

    Forty-three individuals have been convicted of internet fraud in Awka and Abakaliki after pleading guilty to impersonating foreign nationals online. Sentenced to eight months in prison with a ₦100,000 fine, the convicts also had their devices auctioned to the government. The EFCC's efforts...
  3. Yahoo-Yahoo' Killing: Imo Woman Confesses to Stabbing Lover Over $17K Fraud Money

    Nigeria Yahoo-Yahoo' Killing: Imo Woman Confesses to Stabbing Lover Over $17K Fraud Money

    27-year-old Imo woman Oluchi Nzemechi was arrested for stabbing 31-year-old lover Kelechi Nzemechi to death in dispute over 250 million rupiah internet fraud proceeds from Indonesian victim they allegedly defrauded. A 27-year-old woman in Imo State, Nigeria has been arrested for allegedly...
  4. EFCC Reveals Reasons Behind Akure Nightclub Raids, Arrest of 127 Suspects

    Nigeria EFCC Reveals Reasons Behind Akure Nightclub Raids, Arrest of 127 Suspects

    The EFCC raided nightclubs in Akure, Ondo State, arresting 127 suspected internet fraudsters, including a groom-to-be, at a "Yahoo Party." The operation, based on detailed intelligence, highlights the agency's ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud in Nigeria. The Economic and Financial...
  5. Stop Yahoo Yahoo Business or Face Consequences, Bishop Oyedepo Tells Fraudsters

    Nigeria Stop Yahoo Yahoo Business or Face Consequences, Bishop Oyedepo Tells Fraudsters

    In a powerful sermon delivered on Sunday, April 28, Bishop David Oyedepo, the esteemed founder of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, issued a stern warning to individuals involved in internet fraud, commonly referred to as "Yahoo boys" in Nigeria. With unwavering...
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    Metro Nigerian Nnamdi Marcellus Mgbodile charged in Atlanta with $6.5m romance scam - Pm News

    One of the Nigerians arrested in the US by FBI in the biggest online scam crackdown. Another Nigerian charged with romance and BEC scams read more
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    Metro Atlanta-based Nigerian Abegunde jailed for $15m cyber fraud - Pm News

    Olufolajimi Abegunde: jailed on Tuesday for cyber fraud in US US Federal prosecutors said an Atlanta, Georgia-based Nigerian, Olufolajimi Abegunde has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for his role in an internet fraud scheme that stole an estimated $15m through computer and wire...
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    Metro EFCC releases list of 18 Internet scammers busted in Lagos - PM NEWS

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos. The suspects are: Abass Mukhtar, Enitan Adekunle, Olakunle Araoyinbo, Korede Adetule, Christmas Gabriel, Christmas Yole, Christmas Emmanuel and Harrison Obayogbono...
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    Metro » US Court Grants One Suspected Fraudster On FBI List N27m Bail - Nairaland

    One of the 80 Nigerians on the publicized FBI list who were arrested by the United States authorities last month has been granted bail of $75,000 (₦27, 000,000). Ifeanyi Agwuegbo was one of the main suspects among the at least 77 Nigerian indicted by the FBI on the 22nd of August. Some among...
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    5 Ways Nigerians Can Earn Online Without Engaging In Internet Fraud – Nigerian Entertainment Today

    Many Nigerians have expressed their disgust and disappointment at young citizens who have continued to jeopardize life changing opportunities for others by engaging in various forms of internet fraud. Nigeria is, quite unfortunately, regarded by the … Read more via Nigerian Entertainment...
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    “Prison Is Not A Place To be At” – Sinzu Advises Against Fraud – Jaguda.com

    Rapper Sinzu is dishing out a free piece of advice for everyone and anyone who cares to listen. Sinzu who just got out of prison has advised Nigerian youths to stay clear of fraudulent activities, internet scam etc. Babalola … via Jaguda.com – https://ift.tt/2LajrSK Get more Nigeria...
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