…increasingly use platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to disguise fraudulent schemes as genuine opportunities.Alfred advised Nigerians to reject any offer that requires secrecy from parents, relatives or trusted friends. "Be wary of anyone who tells you to keep an offer secret from your parents, family or f…

…another man have been jailed in the United Kingdom for their roles in a cryptocurrency fraud that saw eight victims lose more than £4 million after the gang impersonated police officers. The Metropolitan Police disclosed this in a statement posted on its website on Thursday and sighted on Friday. It said the three men…

…alleged that the singer broke down in tears during an Instagram Live session over a fraudulent property deal. However, the singer debunked the reports in a series of posts shared on his Instagram Story on Friday. In one of the posts, he wrote, “Fake news!! I wasn’t scammed. Trust bloggers @ ur own Risk. Doing fine and…

…are dealing with international promoters. I will also be reporting you and your team for FRAUD." by Linda Ikeji at 17/07/2026 6:59 PM | Share this Story

Enugu court jails fake prophet for N136.4m fraud The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of one Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko) before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence…

…immediate effect. It said the order also closes the regulatory gaps that have allowed fraudulent operators to prey on unsuspecting Nigerians and positions the country to benefit from responsible innovation in the digital economy. “It responds to a regulatory environment that has become fragmented as virtual assets incr…

…was stolen from him. Dozens of court cases have found no proof of large-scale electoral fraud. In his latest accusation of fraud, Trump claimed that China had carried out what he described as "the largest compromise of election data in history." He alleged that Beijing obtained access to information from 220 million US…

…the credibility of the election and significantly reduce the risk of electoral fraud. Olagunju also accused the NBA national leadership of failing to maintain neutrality in the electoral process, alleging that some aspirants had been given preferential treatment. He claimed that campaign materials bearing the image of…

…N200,000 from the defendant’s relatives and arranging proxy sureties, leading to the fraudulent release of the suspect. It stated that the defendant later absconded, resulting in repeated adjournments before the magistrate eventually terminated the case without due process. The commission added that the matter took a m…

…to the Federal Government of Nigeria in line with Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act. Today, the court delivered judgment and granted a final order forfeiting the assets to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The court found that Achimugu did not dislodge the evidence led by the EFCC and…

…officially warned visa applicants about four key warning signs linked to visa fraud in a July 16 postThe warning flags include someone impersonating UKVI officials on social media and agents demanding cash-only paymentsUKVI directed applicants to its official government guidance page for complete information on avoidin…

…In a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 15, Sunday claimed that Richard is an internet fraudster and had manipulated his sister in order to use her for ritual. He also accused the suspect's family of ignoring them and trying to use money to manipulate the case. "My sister was m8rdered. I'm still in shock that she d!ed as…

…between the two agencies would improve identity verification processes, reduce electoral fraud and support the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections.” On her part, Coker-Odusote said the newly enacted NIMC Act, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2026, represented a landmark reform of the cou…

…property was acquired by unlawful activities.” Relying on Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, Justice Abdulmalik granted the EFCC’s application for final forfeiture. The court, however, discharged the interim forfeiture order in respect of some of the property. The anti-graft agenc…

…funds used to acquire them". Justice Abdulmalik held that Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act empowered the court to order the final forfeiture of illicitly acquired assets to the government. The judgment followed an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

…for training. The Air Force also warned applicants against falling victim to recruitment fraud, stressing that the enlistment exercise is free. “The Nigerian Air Force reiterates that the recruitment exercise is entirely free of charge. Successful candidates and members of the public are therefore advised to beware of…

…Other Related Offences Commission to conduct a special investigation into the alleged fraud involving the controversial PFIPC could lead to a wider probe beyond the suspects already before the court. Osigwe stated this in a telephone interview on Tuesday, after Adeyemi’s arrest. Reacting to questions on whether the Pre…

…of the PFIPC, Adeyemi, after he failed to appear for arraignment on charges of forgery, fraud and impersonation. ‘Investigate Gbajabiamila too’ – Sowore demands after arrest of PFIPC DG

…take his plea on an eight-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, relating to forgery, fraud, and impersonation at the Court located in Maitama Area of Abuja. However, although the matter was listed as No. 12 on the court's cause list, the defendant failed to appear for his arraignment. A lawyer, who identified himsel…

…exercise being circulated online, warning Nigerians that the advertisement is fraudulent and has no connection whatsoever with the Ministry. The ministry, in a disclaimer signed by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Annah Daniel, said it was not […] The post Labour ministry disowns fake recruitment, warns Nigerian…

…to the President. The report, titled “Police Interim Investigation Report: Activities of Fraudsters/Imposters Forging Official Appointment Letters Purportedly from the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President,” detailed the investigation into alleged forged appointment letters and official documents used to create…

…Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu, before the Enugu State High Court over an alleged N16.8m fraud involving the issuance of dud cheques. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X account on Monday. According to the EFCC, Ogbu was arraigned before Justice Vincent Ezeugwu of the Enugu State High Court…

…Kenneth. The accused handed the mobile phones and SIM cards used in committing the cyber fraud. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 5:54 PM | Share this Story

…nationals arrested in Ghana for k!lling compatriot following dispute over internet fraud proceeds Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in connection with the m8rder of a fellow Nigerian, Nkemujika Uzochukwu Eze, in Sanzirigu, a suburb of Tamale, Ghana. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Northern R…

…in Lagos state. In a post shared on Instagram, Tuoyo opined that Lagos was created for "fraudulent people, pr0st!tutes, criminals and drug deal#Rs." by Linda Ikeji at 12/07/2026 8:57 PM | Share this Story