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Nigerian arrested in US over ₦328 million fraudulent scheme

Metro   Nigerian arrested in US over ₦328 million fraudulent scheme United States authorities have arrested a Nigerian for computer fraud in a scheme worth about $800,000 (₦328 million). US Department of Justice (DoJ) in a statement said the Nigerian named Charles Onus was arrested for charges in connection with a scheme to conduct cyber intrusions

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Yahoo Boy Kills His Twin Brother In Delta, Found Seated Beside Decomposing Body

A suspected internet fraudster, popularly called Yahoo boy, has allegedly killed his twin brother at Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State. He has subsequently been arrested by police operatives. Though the reason for the killing could not be ascertained as at press time, sources said it might have been carried out

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$350,000 Fraud: US Court Orders Indefinite Detention Of Bidemi Rufai

Following allegations by the United States Department of Justice that the surety provided by Mr. Abidemi Rufai is a suspected fraudster, the court for the Western District of Washington at Tacoma, on Wednesday, gave an order that Mr Rufai should remain in detention. He is accused of being involved in $350,000 COVID-19 unemployment fraud in

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EFCC Arrests Ponzi Scheme Operator, Amos Olaniyan Over ₦128m Scam

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Amos Olaniyan for allegedly defrauding people of over N128m through an investment scheme. A statement by the anti-graft agency’s Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, indicated that the 43-year-old was arrested based on a series of petitions by his victims. The

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Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested in Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 24, 2021 arrested six suspected internet fraudsters at Bricks Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu state based on credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. #InternetFraudsters #YahooBoys #YahooYahoo #CyberCrime #Crime #Fraud #Corruption #EFCC #TheFightAgainstCorruption #FightingForYou

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EFCC Charges Compliance Officers of Banks on Diligence, Money Laundering

The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 24, 2021 met with Compliance Officers of various Banks in Ilorin, charged them to be diligent in the discharge of their duties and ensure that they play active role in tackling money laundering and other fraudulent financial practices in the

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