Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
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Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
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.
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.
Reps Committee Denies Extorting JAMB, Refunds N62.7M
The House of Representatives committee has denied allegations of extorting JAMB, revealing it refunded N62.7 million twice. Get the full details on the oversight controversy and the cleared air.
Woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband
Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.
Bitcoin Self-Custody Service Launches in Nigeria
Stealth Money introduces Africa's pioneering Bitcoin self-custody platform in Nigeria, offering secure hardware wallet delivery in Naira. Take control of your digital assets today.
Student Burned Alive in Vienna Crypto Extortion
A Ukrainian student was tortured and burned alive in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects, including a fellow student, have been arrested. Read the shocking details.
Uncle leads kidnap of niece, collects N3m crypto ransom
Borno Police arrest five, including victim's uncle, for kidnapping an 8-year-old girl in Maiduguri. N3 million ransom was paid via cryptocurrency before her release. Read the shocking details.
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.
Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo
Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.
Digital Assets Can Make Nigeria a Top-Tier Economy
Finance expert Ochuko Akejagbor proposes a national strategy using digital assets to boost Nigeria's economy, aiming for top-tier global status by 2030 through new commissions and reserves.
Court Dismisses Binance Executive's Detention Suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismisses Tigran Gambaryan's rights suit against NSA and EFCC detention. Judge rules it obstructs criminal probe into Binance. Full details inside.
Masked 'Police' Terrorize Abuja-Nasarawa Border
Masked men posing as police officers are mounting illegal checkpoints along Abuja-Nasarawa border, extorting commuters. Authorities deny involvement as victims demand action.
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.
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
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Reps Committee Raises Alarm Over POS Fraud
House of Representatives committee warns of rising POS fraud and unlicensed crypto dealings by operators. Investigation reveals security gaps and regulatory breaches in Nigeria's fintech sector.
Thief Disguised as Delivery Person Steals $11M Crypto
An armed thief, posing as a delivery worker, invaded a San Francisco home, tied up the owner, and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. Learn about this alarming trend targeting crypto investors.
China's Bitcoin Mining Resurgence Despite Official Ban
Bitcoin mining quietly returns to China despite 2021 ban, accounting for 14% of global activity. Discover how cheap electricity and data center boom fuel this underground resurgence.
Thief steals $11M crypto posing as delivery person
Armed thief posing as delivery worker tied up San Francisco homeowner and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. Learn about rising crypto investor crimes.
Breet transforms Nigeria's crypto economy with OTC model
Discover how Breet's OTC platform is overcoming crypto barriers in Africa, driving $205B in transactions. Learn about their mission to make digital assets accessible.
Nigeria to Tax Cryptocurrency Under New Law
Nigeria's new tax reform mandates taxation on virtual currencies while exempting capital market gains. Chairman Taiwo Oyedele urges young investors to consider regulated markets.
Bitcoin Drops Below $90K: Market Analysis
Bitcoin value plunges 25% from October peak, falling below $90,000. Discover why investors are fleeing crypto amid trade war fears and Fed uncertainty. Stay informed!
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Bitcoin Drops 5% to $94,483 in Major Sell-Off
Bitcoin price crashes below $95,000, dropping 5% to a six-month low. Discover the key factors behind this crypto market plunge and what it means for Nigerian investors.
Chinese Bitcoin Fraudster Jailed 11+ Years in UK
UK court sentences Chinese woman to 11 years, 8 months for massive Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded 128,000 investors. Learn about this landmark cryptocurrency fraud case.
Cambodia's Prince Group denies $15B scam allegations
Cambodia's Prince Holding Group denies US allegations of running transnational scam empire after $15 billion asset seizures. Company claims innocence amid global crackdown.
Chinese Bitcoin fraudster jailed 11 years in UK
Zhimin Qian, the 'goddess of wealth', sentenced to 11+ years for massive Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded 128,000 victims. UK police seized record 61,000 bitcoin worth over £5 billion.
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