Court jails nine Ghanaians for attempting to smuggle cannabis into Nigeria

  The federal high court in Lagos has reportedly sentenced nine Ghanaians to eight years imprisonment each for “attempting” to smuggle cannabis into Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday,…

Ghana deports 16 Nigerians over cyber crimes

  The Seme Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), on Friday, said that 16 Nigerians had been deported from Ghana for allegedly committing cyber crimes there. Dr Chukwu Emeka,…

Court acquits Turaki, ex-Jigawa governor, of N8.3bn fraud

  A federal high court sitting in Dutse, Jigawa state, has acquitted Saminu Turaki, former governor of the state, of N8.3 billion fraud. The corruption charges were preferred against him…

US Court Postpones Hushpuppi Sentencing For Fourth Time

  For the fourth time this year, the United States Attorney’s Office for Central District of California, Los Angeles, has postponed the sentencing date for alleged international internet fraudster Ramon…

Interpol arrests two alleged Nigerian cyber fraudsters in South Africa

  The International Criminal Police Organization popularly known as Interpol has arrested two Nigerians suspected to be cybercrime kingpins in South Africa. The identities of the duo were not disclosed…

$350k fraud: US court jails Ogun gov’s ex-aide for five years

  A District Court in Western Tacoma, Washington, United States, has sentenced Abidemi Rufai, the suspended aide of the Ogun State Governor, Dayo Abiodun, to five years imprisonment for wire…

RCCG Pastor Jailed For Issuing $1.6m Dud Cheque

  An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced Ayodeji Oluokun, an assistant pastor of the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos, to…

Ponzi, Pyramid Scheme Promoters Risk 10 Years’ Jail Term

  Promoters of Ponzi and Pyramid schemes risk 10 years’ jail term in Nigeria, according to the provisions of a proposed bill to repeal the Investments and Securities Act, 2007.…

EFCC arrests two ‘Yahoo’ schools owners, seven others

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says its operatives from the Benin Zonal Command, on Tuesday, arrested two owners of yahoo schools and seven other suspected internet fraudsters in…

Two Nigerians sentenced to prison over $2 million internet fraud in US

  Two Nigerian men residing in the United States have been sentenced to prison for defrauding Americans of over $2 million via an internet romance scam. Both convicts bagged a…

FBI declares Nigerian wanted for ‘defrauding US state $30m’

  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has declared Chidozie Collins Obasi, a Nigerian, wanted for allegedly defrauding New York more than $30 million over the sale of “non-existent” ventilators.…

EFCC arrests chinese national for alleged illegal mining in Ilorin

  The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 29-year old Chinese, Gang Deng, for alleged illegal mining in Ilorin. According to a…

How Malami ‘bungled’ DCP Kyari’s extradition suit

  On Monday, a federal high court in Abuja dismissed the case of the federal government which sought to extradite Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, to the United…

Police Nab Fake Army Captain Duping Vulnerable Ladies In Lagos

  Policemen in Lagos State have arrested one Andy Edwards who paraded himself as a Captain of the Nigerian Army. The state’s Public Relations Officer of the police command, Benjamin…

Police Arrest Suspected Fake Soldiers With Charms In Lagos

  The police in Lagos have arrested two suspected fake soldiers in the state. This was confirmed in a statement on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the…