Tag: Internet Fraudsters
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EFCC arrests 42 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun
The Ibadan Zonal Office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 42 suspects for alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. Mr Tony Orilade, EFCC Acting Spokesperson said this in a statement on Friday in Ibadan. Orilade said that the suspects were arrested at different locations in Ilaro, following actionable intelligence earlier received on their…
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Photo: EFCC arrests nine internet fraudsters with exotic cars in Lagos
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, have arrested nine suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday in Magodo Phase 1 Estate, Lagos, following intelligence reports received about their criminal activities. Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include exotic cars, laptop computers,…
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Photo: EFCC arrests 10 internet fraudsters in popular Lagos estate
In their latest crackdown on Nigeria’s cybercriminals, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, today arrested 10 suspects in Lagos. The suspects were arrested in Westwood Estate, Ajah, Lagos in a sting operation. The arrests followed intelligence report received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in cyber crime. Items…
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Wizkid lashes out at artistes who glorify internet fraud
Perturbed by artistes who glorify internet fraud via their music, leading Nigerian pop star, Ayo Balogun a.k.a Wizkid has condemned such acts. The self-proclaimed Star Boy noted that he wants to be the kind of artistes that lead by example. Wizkid who has been consistently romantically linked with Tiwa Savage made this known during the…
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Fake Vin Diesel, 2 others end up in jail
The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of a fake Vin Diesel and two other fraudsters at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State. Two of the convicts, Prince Henry Ofeyi and Afatakpa David were convicted and sentenced by Justice P. I. Ajoku…