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Seven Alleged Internet Fraudsters Arrested Abia
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Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, today October 27, 2021 arrested seven internet fraud suspects, including one Peter Ugochukwu, a supposed businessman who claims he deals in shoes and clothes, at Umuahia, Abia State.
The other six suspects are; George Izuchukwu, Okeke Desmond, Ekwonna Wisdom, Ejikeme Godspower, Nwachukwu Samuel and Justin Tochi.
New EFCC Scribe, Ekpungu Assumes Office
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The new Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dr. George Ekpungu on Wednesday October 27, 2021 formally assumed office.
Welcoming him to the headquarters of the Commission at Jabi, Abuja, the Executive Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa expressed delight that Ekpungu is coming on board at a time of fundamental reforms at the EFCC, noting that the Commission, over the last few months, had reviewed and adopted a number of policy documents geared towards improving its efficiency and effectiveness.
EFCC, Critical Stakeholder on Tax- related Issues- FIRS
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A zonal coordinator of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, covering Rivers, Edo and Delta states, Mr. Hamisu Mohammed Ibrahim has described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as a critical stakeholder on tax- related issues.
He made this disclosure on Monday, October 25, 2021 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while paying a Courtesy Visit to the Port Harcourt Zonal Commander of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE Aliyu Naibi in his office. According to him, both the FIRS and the EFCC are critical stakeholders on issues of tax administration, enforcement and investigation of defaulters. “There has been a synergy between us and it should be strengthened. Our close understanding of the relationship, as stakeholders, will make us gain more. If we have a better understanding, it will be win- win for us", he said.
Man Arraigned for Cybercrime in Kaduna
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The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on October 25, 2021 arraigned one Samson Samuel before a Kaduna State High Court presided over by Justice Darius Khobo for alleged cybercrime.
The defendant is alleged to be involved in identity theft and made false representation to victims, posing in one instance as a US Architectural Designer from Houston, Texas but currently running a degree programme in Spain.
Investigation also uncovered several fraudulent chats by the defendant on telegram and emails to purchase fake bitcoin software.
Alleged Online Gay Predator Docked for $8,420USD Scam in Kaduna
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The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on October 25, 2021 arraigned one Abdulrahim Dangana before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on one count charge that borders on obtaining by false pretence.
The defendant is an alleged internet fraudster who preys on homosexuals online. Abdulrahim, investigation reveals, registered on a Gay/Bisexual hook-up App called Grindr and A4A website, using the assumed names: RYAN, DAVE, FRANK and ERIC.
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