Tag: Fraudsters
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EFCC arrests six suspected internet fraudsters in Akwa Ibom
Men of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), have announced the arrest of six suspected internet fraudsters along Calabar-Itu road in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
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Over $200 billion in Covid loans stolen by fraudsters in US – Report
More than $200 billion may have been stolen from two large COVID-19 relief initiatives, according to new estimates from a US federal watchdog, the media reported. Notably, the watchdog was investigating federally funded programs that helped small businesses survive the pandemic. On Tuesday, the inspector general of the Small Business Administration, SBA, released a report…
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EFCC arrests 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun. Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
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A national assembly of electoral fraudsters – By Evaristus Bassey
On the 12th of March 2023 David Eke made a post that showed quite convincingly that the President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu had more paths to victory than Peter Obi. According to him, “Obi won Southeast and shared Niger Delta with PDP and APC. Any vote Obi got from the south, could have been neutralized by…
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Police alert Nigerians to new tactics used by fraudsters on social media
The Nigeria Police, Zone 2 Command, Onikan, comprising Lagos and Ogun, has warned the public not to fall victim to fraudulent transactions. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu, issued the warning on Monday in Lagos after several reports of people falling victim to fraudulent activities.
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UK based Nigerian Man narrates ordeal in the hands of fraudsters
He left Nigeria to UK early last year. He maintained his Nigeria bank accounts both domiciliary and Naira accounts. As a Nigerian hustling over there, he works and saves his money in both naira and dollar in his accounts. Late last months, he noticed there were several debit in his accounts. He kept receiving debit…
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EFCC arraigns magician who doubles money in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Olalekan Mutholib on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining $100,909 by false pretence. Mutholib, under trial before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High in Ikoyi, Lagos State, is also accused of N1,050,000 fraud. The defendant and accomplices claimed they possessed magical power to double $50,000…
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EFCC nab 37 alleged internet fraudsters in Ibadan
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects, according to the Commission’s Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwajaren were arrested at Ibadan and Oyo towns, Oyo State following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects include Kehinde Emmanuel Ayoola, Adewale…
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Online scammers using Baba Sala’s name to make money- Son
The family of the late Moses Adejumo, popularly known as Baba Sala, has advised unwary members of the public against falling for the ruses of some fraudsters who have opened an online account for the funeral of the comedian. The oldest son of the comedian, Rev’d Bamidele Adejumo said the family had not opened any…
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JUST IN: EFCC arrests 6 notorious Abuja yahoo boys
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested six suspected internet fraudsters also known as yahoo yahoo boys in one of their hideouts in the Kubwa area of Abuja. TheNewsGuru reports the suspects are Ihoeghian Aghasomwan, Precious Osarumen, Enabulele Osazee Frank, Osahon Scott, Efe Ehieorobo and Peter James. The operation, which was…