…directions to escape. “The gunmen operated for more than two hours, leaving residents scampering for safety as sporadic gunshots echoed across the community.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources He described the incident as terrifying, adding that the attackers moved from one loc…
…According to him, the gunmen operated for more than two hours, leaving residents scampering for safety as sporadic gunshots echoed across the community. “The attack was suspected to be carried out by armed herders and started around 5pm when traders and other residents were preparing to leave the market. Suddenly, we h…
…years in prison by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo for her role in a romance scam. Hall is currently at large, and a warrant has been issued for her arrest," the statement read. According to a criminal complaint issued in this matter, Hall was indicted in April 2024 by a federal grand jury in New Orleans for co…
…among residents. The attackers came at night and started shooting, forcing residents to scamper for safety,” he added. The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the killings, describing them as unacceptable. “The killing of innocent people in Gero is condemnable and must not be a…
…public resources from productive economic activities. “We have created a subsidy scam, a subsidy industry that we are taking part in at the agony of our people,” he stated. According to him, Tinubu recognised the political risks associated with removing the subsidy but proceeded because postponing the decision would wo…
…According to the indictment, victims were allegedly deceived through online romance scams, fraudulent sweepstakes schemes, false rental listings, and sham online shipping transactions. Funds collected from victims were allegedly funneled through bank accounts and businesses in Rhode Island, Idaho, and elsewhere, with s…
…fraudsters have been captured across four continents, while its global crackdown on scam networks has resulted in the seizure of about $17bn. Also, the countdown to the announcement of the winners of the Men’s and Women’s 2026 Ballon d’Or is currently underway at the London Palladium in England. The recap in full: 1. P…
…claims and contact the mission directly with questions. The warning highlights a common scam in which agents demand large sums of money, often millions of naira, in exchange for promises of a secured job and visa, faster appointments, or special influence at the embassy. German authorities stressed that visa decisions…
…alleged that Egotanwa was awaiting trial in another case involving a similar employment scam.It added that the suspect had admitted committing the alleged offence and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
…gun shots that rented the air and the volley of flying bullets which sent the residents scampering for safety. The witness stressed, “Most of the residents of the area could not sleep again due to the rude shock of the heavy gunshot sounds, as the bandits invaded the area, shooting at random to scare those that might w…
…in federal prison in the United States for illegally transmitting proceeds from an email scam. The United States Department of Justice made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The Houston resident was arrested in June 2025 and pleaded guilty on May 12, 2026. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen or…
…moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"The subsidy regime thing, this whole thing is a scam. I'm going to price petroleum products for local consumption at production costs, not at international market costs," Duke said.He broke down the numbers to support his position."I'm giving you a production cost of $45, right? T…
…occurred on Monday, throwing the riverine community into panic as residents reportedly scampered for safety. Details of the crash, including the number of people aboard the helicopter and the condition of possible survivors, remained unclear as of the time of filing this report. A resident who spoke on the incident con…
…Yahoo Boys, a popular term for young internet fraudsters in Nigeria who engage in online scams.Donald Trump threatens lengthy prison sentences for people who defraud Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security and warns officials who ignore fraud could be held liable. Photo J. Trump>Trump unveiled the proposal in a video rel…
…candidates will be contacted. The university also warned applicants against employment scams, stressing that it does not demand payment from candidates at any stage of its recruitment process. Candidates are advised to verify recruitment information through the university's official channels and report any suspicious r…
The Dream and the Trap of Land Ownership For most Nigerians, buying a plot of land and building a family home is the ultimate financial milestone. But the real estate journey is full of traps. Every week, people lose life savings to fraudulent land agents, unverified title documents, or local family land grabbers (comm…
…violent transnational criminal organization that also happens to dabble in romance scams to make money," said FBI Newark Special Agent in Charge Stefanie Roddy. "The ability of FBI Newark and our partner agencies to reach into South Africa illustrates our resolve to hold accountable any and every type of fraudster who…
…to participate safely and meaningfully online, protect personal information, recognise scams and misinformation, safeguard digital identity, and understand digital rights and responsibilities. “For Persons with Disabilities, technology can remove barriers to education and employment, support entrepreneurship and remote…
…top 20 if we're talking about actual cybercrime. All these $2,000 iTunes gift card scams that you people kill yourselves over are not "cybercrime" - they're petty theft. "Cybercrime" is when Chinese hackers gain access to the control network for the electrical grid supplying an American city. "Cybercrime" is when Roman…
…Adekoye said the victims were subsequently coerced into online fraud, romance scams and cryptocurrency-related crimes targeting people in other countries. He said NAPTIP was strengthening intelligence gathering and international cooperation to identify digital recruitment pipelines and dismantle transnational trafficki…
…years in a United States federal prison for carrying out a business email compromise scam that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang sentenced 32-year-old Olusegun Adejorin to 96 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after he was…
Fake San Francisco 49ers player scammed 26 women out of $1.3m Two alleged scam artists, one of whom prosecutors say posed as a San Francisco 49ers player, cheated 26 women out of about $1.3 million through a fake investment scheme, according to federal authorities.Federal prosecutors in Portland, Oregon, charged Daejon…
…again to tell you to vote Muslim-Muslim, which I said from the outset was nothing but a scam. Nothing to do with Islam,” he said. According to him, religious identity should not be used as a substitute for effective governance and addressing the challenges confronting Nigerians. “It is just to scoop votes for him. Afte…
…share of the world's cyber-enabled financial fraud, operating through romance scams, cryptocurrency and investment fraud, and business email compromise schemes, as well as other serious and violent offences.Targeting minors flagged as growing threatOne of the most alarming findings from the operation was a rise in West…
…receiving medical treatment.Eyewitnesses said wedding guests, well-wishers and residents scampered for safety.The sporadic gunshots suddenly replaced the blaring music at the joyful wedding celebration, which ended in tragedy after a callous attack by the suspect.In the ensuing melee, the bride and the bridegroom, as w…