FBI raids compound, arrests over 130 in Ghana over fraud
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has raided a suspected fraud compound in Ghana, resulting in the arrest or detention of more than 130 people.FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed the development in a post on his official X…
80 suspected criminals arrested in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State, says it detained 80 suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition, six vehicles and other exhibits in various operations across the state from Oct.1 to Oct. 7. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Tijani, disclosed this…
EFCC arrests Energy Commission DG over alleged N500 billion fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering and fraud involving about N500 billion. Mr Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja and is currently in…
Court jails ex-minister Mamman 75 yrs over N33.8bn fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment after convicting him on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering involving N33.8 billion. Trial judge, Justice James Omotosho,…
Ghanaian Socialite Derrick Van Yeboah Pleads Guilty in US to $100m Romance, Email Fraud Scheme
A 40-Year old Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah, has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a large-scale online fraud operation involving romance scams and business email compromise that defrauded victims of more than $100 million. According…
FG warns public against online employment scam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a public warning about a fraudulent job advertisement circulating online, falsely claiming that the ministry is offering employment opportunities in Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry clarified that…
I have repented, kidnap kingpin Evans tells court
Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, on Thursday, told the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that he has repented from his criminal activities and has applied to the Lagos State Government for mercy. Evans, who addressed the court…
Court remands gospel singer
A Nasarawa State High Court has remanded Timilehin Ajayi, an acclaimed gospel singer, after he was found in possession of the severed head of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The remand was confirmed in a statement…
Property Tycoon Convicted of $27B Fraud Requests Reduced Sentence
A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for multi-billion-dollar fraud begged a court to spare her life Tuesday, saying she was trying to repay the stolen funds. Property developer Truong My Lan, 68, was convicted earlier this year of embezzling…
Gokada Founder’s Death: American Man Sentenced to 40 Years
Tyrese Haspil, a 25-year-old American man,who murdered his former boss, Fahim Saleh, 33, in New York City, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. Saleh was the founder and CEO of Nigerian transportation company, Gokada. Gokada is…