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.
EFCC Arrests Herbalists with Counterfeit Millions
EFCC operatives arrest five herbalists in Osun and Lagos with counterfeit $3.4m and €280k. The syndicate defrauded victims of millions under pretence of spiritual cleansing. Read the full details.
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's Heartbreak After Financing Boyfriend's Move Abroad
A 37-year-old woman reveals how she brought her boyfriend abroad, financed everything, only for him to fall in love with her pregnant neighbour. Full story and video.
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.
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.
Botswana Youths Allegedly Deceived into Fighting for Russia
Botswana investigates claims two citizens, 19 & 20, were lured into Russia's war in Ukraine via a fake military training scheme. Government urges youth vigilance against suspicious offers.
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.
EFCC Returns N96.5m to Ponzi Scheme Victims
The EFCC has recovered and returned N96.5 million to victims of a forex Ponzi scheme in Enugu. Learn how the fraud operated and the commission's warning to investors.
SEC Alerts Public on Unregistered Glorious Wealth Fund
Nigeria's SEC warns against investing with Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF), an unregistered platform. Investors report inability to withdraw funds. Verify companies on SEC portal to avoid fraud.
Nigerians, Sudanese Sentenced in US Romance Scam Case
Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zimbabwe Fake Healer Jailed 15 Years for Attempted Rape
A Zimbabwe court sentenced fake traditional healer Cain Mushayi to 15 years for attempting to rape a woman during false spiritual cleansing. Learn how to avoid such predators.
South Africans trapped in Ukraine drone factory scheme
Seventeen South African men recruited through social media influencers are trapped in Ukraine manufacturing drones. Investigation reveals global trafficking network exploiting African youth.
DSS arrests man impersonating PMT staff in Enugu
Peace Mass Transit confirms arrest of impersonator Cletus Onwe by DSS operatives. Suspect allegedly duped customers of millions in logistics scam. Read full details.
Man Gets 50 Years for Actor Impersonation Scam
Lagos High Court sentences fraudster to 50 years for impersonating actor Fredrick Leonard to scam woman of £15,000. EFCC secures conviction after full trial. Read details.
Student Loses ₦16,000 to Scammers at Computer Village
A secondary school student shares heartbreaking experience after being scammed at Computer Village Ikeja. Read his story and learn how to protect yourself from similar fraud.
30 People Pay N2.6m for Same Lagos Apartment in Scam
A Nigerian fashion designer paid N2.6 million for a Lagos apartment only to discover over 30 others were scammed for the same house. She's now seeking public help as authorities fail to act.
Journalist Exposes Woman Faking Asthma for Money
Nigerian journalist Reuben Buhari reveals woman scamming residents by faking asthma attacks in Barnawa. Learn how to identify this public deception.
NASS Officials Jailed for N4.8m Job Fraud
ICPC secures conviction of two National Assembly staff for a N4.8m job scam involving fake CBN and FIRS employment. Justice served as convicts refund money. Beware of fake job offers!
Wike vs Military: Ex-Naval Chief Scammed in Land Deal
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's aide reveals how former Naval Chief Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo was scammed in Abuja land dispute. Full details of the parkland turned residential scandal.
Nurse arrested for $15,000 insurance fraud scheme
A Zimbabwean nurse faces fraud charges after allegedly using dead people's identities to claim $15,000 in life insurance benefits. Learn how authorities uncovered the scheme.
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