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EFCC Arrests 29 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos
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Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 26, 2023, arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.
The suspects are: Marcus Bode Daramola, Shobayo Tosin Micheal, Toheeb Akinde Opeyemi, Lawal Ojima Labran, Otutu Chibuzor Solomon, Christian Walter Divine, Amos O. Toluyemi, Shittu Babatunde Marvelous, Oluwafemi Samuel Adebowale, Kingsley Agu Chidiebere, Tolulope David Olagunde and Dika Courage Ramsey.
Alleged N43.5m Fraud: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Trial of NOGASA Chair, Fatuyi Phillips
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Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, May 26, 2023, adjourned till June 16, 2023 the trial of Fatuyi Yemi Philips, Chairman, Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria, NOGASA, over an alleged N43.5m fraud, due to the absence of the defence counsel.
Phillips, who is standing trial alongside Oceanview Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, was first arraigned on April 7, 2022 on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N43, 502,000.00.
EFCC Arrests Suspects Who Impersonated Actor Fredrick Leonard and Obtained £38,000 for Non-existent Film Production
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Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested the duo of Charles Osaigbovo and Evans Obayaedo, who impersonated Nigerian actor and movie producer, Fredrick Leonard, for their alleged involvement in love scam, computer-related fraud and obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of £38,000.
The suspects were arrested, following a petition written by a British national, against Leonard.
EFCC Arraigns Titilayo Eboh for N2bn Investment Scam
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 25, 2023, arraigned one Titilayo O. Eboh and three companies before Justice S.U Bature of the FCT High Court, Maitama Abuja on a three count charge bordering on obtaining under false pretense, foreign exchange malpractices and money laundering to the tune of N2.245.095.000 000 (Two Billion, Two Hundred and Forty Five Million, Ninety Five Thousand Naira Only). The money was received from various organizations as forex investment but allegedly diverted by the defendant.
She was arraigned alongside her companies, Chayomi Aluminum Ltd, Chayomi Petroleum Ltd and Chayomi Multi Services Limited.
Love Scam: Man Convicted for Impersonation in Kaduna
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Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court sitting in Kaduna, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 convicted and sentenced one Bature Japhet to two years imprisonment on a one count charge bordering on romance scam.
The suspect was arrested by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, around Karji area, in Kaduna state following intelligence on his alleged internet fraud-related activities.
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