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  1. Abuja Court Freezes 24 Accounts Over Alleged Terrorism Links

    Nigeria Abuja Court Freezes 24 Accounts Over Alleged Terrorism Links

    A Federal High Court in Abuja has frozen 24 bank accounts tied to alleged terrorism financing and money laundering. The accounts, linked to Lawrence Lucky Eromosele, are under investigation by the EFCC. The court granted a 90-day probe, citing potential threats to national security. The...
  2. Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500 Million Bail, Sets February Trial Date

    Nigeria Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500 Million Bail, Sets February Trial Date

    The Federal High Court in Abuja granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello N500 million bail in an N80bn money laundering case. Bello, who pleaded not guilty to 19 charges, will remain at Kuje Prison until bail conditions are met. His trial is set for February 2025. The Federal High Court...
  3. Yahaya Bello Denies N80 Billion Money Laundering Charges in Court

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello Denies N80 Billion Money Laundering Charges in Court

    Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, pleaded not guilty to 19 money laundering charges involving N80 billion. During the hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the EFCC withdrew a previous application for an earlier arraignment date. The trial is ongoing with more details expected...
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    Metro Yahaya Bello denied bail in money laundering case - The Sun

    https://thesun.ng/yahaya-bello-denied-bail-in-money-laundering-case/?amp
  5. HICC Pastor Bolaji Idowu Addresses Arrest Rumors and Financial Allegations

    Nigeria HICC Pastor Bolaji Idowu Addresses Arrest Rumors and Financial Allegations

    Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center, denies arrest and involvement in real estate fraud and money laundering. In a statement during his prayer program, he clarifies he has no properties in Nigeria and invites scrutiny of his transparent financial...
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    Metro Mompha faces setback as court accepts EFCC evidence from FBI analysis - GUARDIAN Newspapers

    https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/mompha-faces-setback-as-court-accepts-efcc-evidence-from-fbi-analysis/
  7. FCID Investigates Pastor Bolaji Idowu for Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering

    Nigeria FCID Investigates Pastor Bolaji Idowu for Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering

    Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), is under investigation by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja for alleged real estate fraud and money laundering. The probe follows his recent arrest, sparking public reaction and...
  8. Yahaya Bello’s Arrest: EFCC Refutes Claims of Self-Surrender

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello’s Arrest: EFCC Refutes Claims of Self-Surrender

    The EFCC has arrested former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged involvement in a multi-billion naira fraud. Bello, who had been wanted for money laundering, is currently in EFCC custody and is set to be arraigned in court as investigations continue. The Economic and Financial Crimes...
  9. Emefiele Trial: Witness Claims He Was Advised to Avoid Record-Keeping for $3 Million Cash

    Nigeria Emefiele Trial: Witness Claims He Was Advised to Avoid Record-Keeping for $3 Million Cash

    A key witness in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele testified that Emefiele instructed him not to keep records of over $3 million cash collected on his behalf. The revelations highlight serious allegations of money laundering and raise concerns about...
  10. Binance Executive Returns Home After Eight-Month Detention in Nigeria

    Nigeria Binance Executive Returns Home After Eight-Month Detention in Nigeria

    Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of Financial Crime Compliance, has returned to the U.S. after eight months in Nigerian detention. His release follows the dismissal of money laundering charges by a federal court, which cited his deteriorating health. His family expresses relief as they focus on...
  11. Social Media Reacts as Falz Trends Over Bobrisky's Charges

    Nigeria Social Media Reacts as Falz Trends Over Bobrisky's Charges

    Nigerian rapper Falz faces controversy after allegations emerged that he assisted crossdresser Bobrisky in evading money laundering charges with the EFCC. Bobrisky claimed he paid ₦15 million to have charges dropped and implicated Falz and his father in securing a more lenient punishment...
  12. Public Outcry Follows PIDOM's Arraignment and Remand in Kuje Prison on Serious Charges

    Nigeria Public Outcry Follows PIDOM's Arraignment and Remand in Kuje Prison on Serious Charges

    Journalist Isaac Bristol, known as PIDOM, has been arraigned on charges of money laundering and cybercrime in Nigeria. Pleading not guilty to nine counts, he remains in Kuje Prison pending a bail ruling on September 23. His arrest has sparked a social media campaign for his release. Isaac...
  13. 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...
  14. Aviation Minister Warns of Private Jets Used for Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking

    Nigeria Aviation Minister Warns of Private Jets Used for Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking

    Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Aviation Minister, highlights concerns over private jets used for money laundering and drug trafficking. He announces a new task force to address these illegal activities, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations and enhanced security measures in the aviation...
  15. Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Convicted: Four Months in Prison for Money Laundering Charges

    Nigeria Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Convicted: Four Months in Prison for Money Laundering Charges

    Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison by a United States District Court in Seattle. This ruling follows Zhao's guilty plea in 2023 to charges of money laundering, acknowledging the exploitation of the Binance platform by terrorist...
  16. Again,FBI Charges Seven Nigerians for Laundering $8 Million in Connection with Another Romance Scam

    Nigeria Again,FBI Charges Seven Nigerians for Laundering $8 Million in Connection with Another Romance Scam

    Amidst a surge in cybercrime targeting vulnerable individuals, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has taken decisive action against seven Nigerian nationals accused of participating in elaborate romance scams. The individuals, identified as Bolanle Christina Odeyale, Oghenemine...
  17. Twist in Yahaya Bello Saga: Police Detain Officers Linked to Ex-Governor's Escape from EFCC

    Nigeria Twist in Yahaya Bello Saga: Police Detain Officers Linked to Ex-Governor's Escape from EFCC

    In the ongoing saga between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, a new twist has emerged with the detention of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC) and security detail by the Nigeria Police Force. The female police officer serving as Bello's ADC...
  18. Yahaya Bello Under Fire: EFCC Alleges Diversion of N100 Billion, Barricades Abuja Home

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello Under Fire: EFCC Alleges Diversion of N100 Billion, Barricades Abuja Home

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action by barricading the Abuja residence of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. The high-profile move follows the agency's recent inclusion of Bello's name in an amended charge against Alli Bello, chief of...
  19. Fleeing Binance Executive Nadeem Anjarwalla Found in Kenya; Nigerian Authorities Push for Extradition Amid Binance Case

    Nigeria Fleeing Binance Executive Nadeem Anjarwalla Found in Kenya; Nigerian Authorities Push for Extradition Amid Binance Case

    The Nigerian government has confirmed the discovery of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the fugitive executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, in Kenya. Sources within the presidency, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that collaborative efforts between Nigerian and Kenyan authorities are...
  20. Bobrisky in Legal Trouble: EFCC Prepares to Prosecute for Alleged Money Laundering

    Nigeria Bobrisky in Legal Trouble: EFCC Prepares to Prosecute for Alleged Money Laundering

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, as they filed a six-count charge against the controversial figure. Scheduled to be arraigned before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in...
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