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Mali Marabout Arrested for €33,500 AFCON Fraud

A Malian marabout was arrested for fraud after collecting over €33,500 to 'deliver' AFCON victory. The traditional healer's scheme collapsed following Mali's quarter-final exit. Read the full story.

Police Arrest 20-Year-Old for ₦1bn Romance Scam

Nigerian police arrest Essien Emmanuel Akpama, 20, at Lagos airport for a massive romance fraud scheme targeting US victims. Details of the cryptocurrency and celebrity scam revealed.

Airport Police Nab Suspect in N1bn Romance Fraud

A 20-year-old man was arrested at MMIA Lagos over a massive international romance and celebrity fraud scheme exceeding ₦1 billion. Read the full details of the police operation.

Family Seeks ₦2bn Compensation for LAUTECH Land

The Agunbiade family in Ogbomoso renews its plea for compensation from the Oyo State government for ancestral land acquired for LAUTECH over three decades ago. They question fairness after Osun State reportedly received ₦8bn.

Opay Debunks N5,000 Christmas Giveaway Claim

Opay has officially denied a viral social media claim about a N5,000 Christmas giveaway. The fintech warns users against scams and shares vital security tips. Read more to stay safe.

N-HYPPADEC Denies Fake Recruitment in New Bussa

N-HYPPADEC disowns a fraudulent recruitment screening exercise in New Bussa, Niger State. The Commission urges the public to verify information via official channels to avoid scams.

Woman fakes kidnap, extorts ₦2.5m from husband

Lagos police arrest a 26-year-old woman and accomplice for staging her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Full investigation details revealed. Report any suspicious activity to the police.

Visa Scam: Cameroonian Woman Loses N2m in Ogun

A Cameroonian woman was defrauded of over N2 million in a visa scam in Ibafo, Ogun State. Swift police action led by the DPO ensured her welfare and safe return. Read how the incident unfolded.

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.

Land Grabbing May End in Rivers with New Community Committee

Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.

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.

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