Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.
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ATBUTH Apprehends Suspected Impostor Defrauding Patients
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrests an elderly man for extorting N45,000 from a patient's relatives. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for corruption.
EFCC Arrests 5 'Babalawos' With Counterfeit $3.4M, €280K
Nigeria's EFCC arrests five herbalists in Osun and Lagos for fraud involving counterfeit dollars and euros. Suspects promised spiritual currency conjuring. Full story.
Man Arrested for Defrauding Patients at ATBUTH
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
Elderly man arrested for defrauding ATBUTH patient
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrested an impostor who swindled a gunshot victim's relatives of N45,000. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for extortion. Report any suspicious activity.
Romance Fraudster Jailed 17 Years for £1M Scam
Nigel Baker, 56, tricked single mothers out of over £1M for his gambling. He promised marriage but exploited their trust. Read the shocking details.
Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.
Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud
Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.
CBN's New 72-Hour Rule for Reporting Fraudulent Transfers
The Central Bank of Nigeria's new draft guidelines mandate a 72-hour window for reporting suspicious transfers to qualify for refunds. Learn what this means for your digital banking security.
CBN Sets 72-Hour Deadline for Banks to Refund Fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria issues strict new rules forcing banks to refund fraud victims within 16 days. Learn how this impacts you and the fight against financial crime.
Crypto Fraudsters Tortured, Killed in UAE Over £380M
A Russian couple, convicted crypto fraudsters, were lured, tortured, and killed in the UAE after kidnappers failed to access £380 million in digital wallets. Three suspects arrested.
Witness: Sylva Gave Verbal Order for $13.45m NCDMB Payment
An EFCC witness reveals ex-Minister Timipre Sylva's verbal instruction led to a $13.45m payment in a $35m NCDMB fraud case. The Brass refinery project remains abandoned. Read the full details.
Peter Okoye Reacts to EFCC Lawsuit Claim Against Jude
Peter Okoye has dismissed reports that the EFCC disowned his $800,000 lawsuit against brother Jude as 'propaganda'. Get the latest on the ongoing family feud and court case.
SEC to Freeze Accounts of Ponzi Scheme Promoters
Nigeria's SEC vows to freeze accounts and seal offices of Ponzi promoters, warning of N316bn losses. Learn how to spot and avoid illegal investment scams.
PSC Alerts Public to Fake Police Recruitment Portal
The Police Service Commission warns citizens about a fake recruitment portal circulating on social media. No official recruitment is ongoing. Learn how to spot scams and rely on verified channels.
Trump Commutes Sentence of $1.6B Fraud Executive
Outrage as US President Donald Trump frees David Gentile, who defrauded 17,000 investors of $1.6bn, after only 12 days in jail. Read the shocking details.
EFCC: No Evidence for Peter Okoye's $800k Fraud Claim
EFCC says it lacks evidence to support Peter Okoye's allegation that Jude and Paul Okoye fraudulently withdrew $800k. Court case continues. Get the full details.
Court dismisses N1bn fraud case against MTN ex-staff
Lagos High Court acquits MTN ex-staff and contractor in N1bn fraud case after settlement. EFCC ordered to return seized assets and properties immediately.
Court Dismisses ₦1B Fraud Charge in Yellow Estate Case
Lagos High Court dismisses fraud charges against contractor and ex-MTN staff in ₦1 billion Yellow Estate case. EFCC ordered to return seized assets after settlement.
Okorocha's Niece Charged in N17m Land Scam
Uche David Obinali, niece of ex-Governor Rochas Okorocha, faces fraud charges for an alleged N17 million land scam in Abuja. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. Read the full details.
Nigerian Man Convicted in US Romance Scam
Saheed Sunday Owolabi, a Nigerian man, faces 40 years in US prison for wire fraud and money laundering in romance scams. Read the full story of the cyber fraud conviction.
House Committee Warns of Digital Payment Vulnerabilities
A House of Representatives committee reveals alarming cybersecurity gaps in Nigeria's digital payment systems, exposing citizens to fraud and national security risks. Learn how to protect your finances.
Myus.com Accused of Scamming International Customers
Florida shipping company Myus.com faces multiple fraud allegations from foreign customers claiming stolen packages. Victims report automated denials and jurisdictional barriers when seeking justice.
UK Warns Nigerians: Visa Fraud Leads to 10-Year Ban
British High Commission warns Nigerians against visa fraud, revealing offenders face 10-year travel bans. Joint UK-Canada-Australia campaign targets fraudulent immigration facilitators.
Nigerian sentenced for $290K COVID-19 fraud in US
Temitope Bashua, 29-year-old Nigerian, sentenced to 30 months in US prison for $290,000 COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Learn details of the case and consequences.
Son hid mum's body, stole her pension for 3 years
A 56-year-old Italian man concealed his mother's body for three years while impersonating her to collect her pension, pocketing €55,000 annually. Read this shocking true crime story.
Nigeria, Tech Giants Remove 28M Fraud Accounts
Federal Government collaboration with Google, LinkedIn, TikTok results in removal of 28 million Nigerian accounts and 58.9 million contents in anti-fraud campaign. Learn about the digital security partnership.
Nigerian lawmakers investigate rising POS fraud cases
House of Representatives investigates escalating POS fraud reaching N52.26bn. Committee reveals security breaches, cloned terminals, and urgent need for regulatory framework. #POSFraud #FinancialSecurity
UK, Canada, Australia Launch Joint Visa Fraud Campaign
The UK, Canada & Australia launch #FightingVisaFraud to protect applicants from criminal networks. Learn how to avoid scams and apply safely.
Tech Giants Deactivate 28M Nigerian Fraud Accounts
Google, LinkedIn and TikTok removed over 28 million Nigerian accounts linked to fraud and harmful content in one year. Learn how this affects online security.
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