Court approves extradition of Nigerian to US for fraud trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the extradition of a Nigerian, Temitope Omotade, to the United States to stand trial…
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How stolen identities fuelled $130m US ghost student fraud investigation
In May 2024, Francis Mogambi arrived in the United States after winning the Diversity Visa lottery, a programme that gives people…
US arraigns Nigerian extradited from Benin over alleged $100m tax refund…
United States authorities have arraigned Nigerian national Akinade Adedeji Raheem over an alleged scheme to obtain more than $100…
Police arrest eight suspects over $2m cyber fraud, romance scams, money…
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has dismantled suspected online investment fraud, romance scam and…
Wike’s son accuses businessman, lawyer of false claims over alleged $2.1m…
The son of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jordan Nyesom-Wike, has accused businessman Safwan Garba…
Interpol arrests two suspects in Nigeria over $2.4m fraud, email compromise
Two Nigerians were among 1,462 suspects arrested by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) for allegedly…
EFCC arrests Abuja Businessman over alleged $120m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested an Abuja-based businessman over allegations of defrauding a…
Tacha breaks silence after arrest over alleged N5m fraud
Former BBNaija star Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has broken her silence days after her arrest, maintaining that…
Police nab seven over alleged N3.6bn cryptocurrency, internet fraud
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrimes Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested seven suspects in connection with alleged money…
Power ministry steps up fight against fraud, grid vandalism
The Federal Ministry of Power has intensified efforts to tackle corruption and the vandalism of electricity infrastructure by…