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Man Jailed for ATM Card Scam in Kaduna
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The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today, October 21, 2021 secured the conviction and sentencing of one Tahir Mohammed to a term of two years imprisonment before Justice M.T.M Aliyu of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on a one count amended charge of possession of stolen ATM cards.
The charge reads: “that you, Tahir Mohammed 'm' on the 27th of March, 2021, in Kaduna state within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did commit an offence to wit; being in possession of an ATM card with serial No. 5399834451152177 of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, issued in the name of one Muhammad Abdullahi, which card you knew was unlawfully obtained and could not give a satisfactory account of same, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 305 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017”.
EFCC Arraigns Olejeme, Former NSITF Chairman for Over N1Bn Fraud
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Thursday, October 21, 2021 arraigned a former Board Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Dr. Ngozi Olejeme before Justice Maryam Hassan Aliyu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi Abuja, on a nine count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, diversion of public funds and money laundering.
She allegedly abused her position to obtain over One Billion, Three Hundred and Eighty-four Thousand, Ten Thousand Naira (N1,384,010,000), and Forty-eight Million, Four Hundred and Eighty Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-seven United State Dollars ($48,485,127.00).
The offence contravened the provisions of Sections 8, 9 (1) (b) (1), punishable under the Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offence Act 2000 and Sections 17, (1) (2), 39 of EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004 and punishable under the same section.
EFCC, Navy Reaffirm Commitment to Fight Oil Theft
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The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos have reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against oil theft.
Speaking on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 during a courtesy to the Commander of the NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos, Commodore Bashir Mohammed, the EFCC Lagos Zonal Commander, Ahmed Ghali, said: “We are here on behalf of the Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, Management and entire staff of the EFCC to thank the Commander of the NNS Beecroft for the support we have received from your office over the years.
Two Convicted for Cybercrime
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Justice E. Ekpe of the FCT High Court, Apo, today October 20, 2021 convicted and sentenced the duo of Ibrahim Ojonugwa (aka Maria Guadalpe) and Athnetus Ezeakunne (aka Angela Muller) to two months imprisonment each for attempting to commit cybercrime which runs contrary to Section 95 and punishable under Section 322 of the Penal Code Act Laws of the Federation (Abuja)1990.
They were convicted having pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them by the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice Ekpe however gave them the option of N200, 000 fine each and ordered the forfeiture of their mobile phones to the Federal Government.
EFCC Secures Two Internet Fraud Convictions in Abeokuta
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 secured the conviction of Musiliu Sodiq Dolapo (aka Wilson Janet) and Olawuyi Olanrewaju Ridwan for fraudulent impersonation.
The duo were prosecuted before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abeokuta on separate one count amended charge of fraudulent impersonation, contrary to Section 22 (2)(b)(i) and punishable under Section 22 (2)(b) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015.
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