The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State. The operation took place at White Hotel, located in the Chanchangi Local Government Area, following credible intelligence regarding their involvement in cybercrime activities. EFCC’s Raid on Suspected Internet Fraudsters According to an official statement from the […]
The EFCC has urged 2024 NYSC Batch C Stream II corps members to stand against corruption, emphasizing hard work over fraud and the role of youths in national development. Introduction The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on members of the 2024 Batch C Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) […]
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Nigerian authorities arrest 105 suspects, including four Chinese nationals, in a crackdown on a fake hotel review scam targeting UK residents. Learn how the scheme operated and the EFCC’s efforts to curb cybercrime. Nigerian authorities dismantle a complex internet fraud network targeting UK residents with fake hotel bookings. In a significant breakthrough against internet fraud, […]
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The Nigerian Police have clarified that the alleged theft of N1.09bn from the Enugu State government was a case of procurement fraud, not a cyber-attack. Suspect arrested and funds recovered. The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has officially refuted viral social media claims suggesting that N1.098 billion was stolen from the Enugu State government’s account through […]
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The EFCC’s recent arrest of 193 foreigners and 599 Nigerians for cybercrime exposes systemic lapses in security and the need for stronger collaboration between citizens and law enforcement. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently executed its largest single-day operation, apprehending 193 foreigners and 599 Nigerians linked to cryptocurrency and romance scam networks. This […]
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Former cybercriminal-turned-cybersecurity consultant Brett Johnson has raised doubts about the possibility of an easy release for Nigerian internet fraudster and social media personality Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, who is serving an 11-year sentence in the United States for international fraud. In a recent discussion with journalists, Johnson—who was once on the FBI’s most-wanted […]
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According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), four people have been taken into custody for allegedly breaking into an Abuja bank’s system. On October 29, 2024, the EFCC made this information public on its X page. The accused were named by the Commission as Daminan Ali, Mohammed Bello Mahmud (the managing director of […]
