Gay former FBI agent who worked with EFCC sues for wrongful termination
A former FBI agent who once trained EFCC operatives in Abuja has sued the U.S. government, alleging he was wrongfully dismissed over political views and his sexual orientation.
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EFCC arrests female ‘archbishop’ over naira spraying on cow during service
EFCC has arrested Angel Oyeghe, a self-acclaimed archbishop in Warri, after a viral video showed church members spraying naira notes on a live cow.
Two Nigerians jailed in U.S. for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Two Nigerians, Olumide Olorunfunmi and Emmanuel Unuigbe, have been sentenced in the United States to 30 months in prison each and ordered to pay over $4.6 million in restitution for laundering proceeds from romance scams and business email compromise schemes affecting more than 125 victims.
Fredrick Leonard impostor sentenced to 50 years for £15,000 fraud
A Lagos High Court has sentenced Osaibovo Charles to 50 years in prison for impersonation and multiple fraud offenses.
EFCC prosecutes ex-banker for allegedly diverting $510,000 from customer account
Ex-banker Obinna Nwaobi arraigned by EFCC over alleged $510,000 diversion from customer account; pleads not guilty, remanded in custody.
Soldiers stop FCT Minister Wike and team from entering contested land in Abuja
Security operatives stopped Minister Wike’s convoy from accessing a controversial plot in Abuja, sparking a brief standoff with FCTA officials.
EFCC case against Aiteo boss Benedict Peters: Appeal court reserves judgment
“The EFCC founded its case mainly on an undated and unsigned document.”
EFCC suspends officers over alleged ₦10m extortion
“The officers… have been relieved of their operational duties while investigations continue.”
EFCC suspends officers over rapper Oladips’ ₦10m extortion claims
The EFCC has launched an investigation and suspended officers accused by rapper Oladips of extorting ₦10 million during his detention in 2024.
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In 2007, “unnamed officials” of the commission declared that the agency would shift focus to “asset recovery,” not prosecution. Translation: deals, not justice.