EFCC Arraigns Lawyer for Alleged N1.3bn Forex Investment Fraud in Uyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu, before the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, over alleged involvement in a N1.3 billion forex investment fraud. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, the accused was charged with six counts […]

EFCC Revokes Arrest Warrant Against Mercy Chinwo’s Manager

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially withdrawn the arrest warrant issued against Ezekiel Onyedikachi, the manager of renowned gospel artist Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye had initially issued the bench warrant last week based on an ex parte application submitted by the EFCC. However, the commission, represented by its counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, […]

N110bn fraud case: Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s arraignment till Nov 27

Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has postponed the arraignment of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to November 27, 2024, following new 16-count charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello, along with Shuabu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, is facing charges related to criminal […]