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Post by Frazzle on May 27, 2022 15:04:41 GMT
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Post by JustCold on May 29, 2022 16:02:00 GMT
As you all come across any news that is good for victims and/or bad for scammers, please feel free to post a link in this thread. A little good news is always welcome. Thanks, Frazzle! |
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Post by Frazzle on Jun 3, 2022 12:04:03 GMT
EFCC Arrests 92 Internet Fraud Suspects in Port Harcourt Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the EFCC have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters (aka Yahoo Boys) in a sting operation in the early hours of Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Ninety Two (92) suspects were arrested for alleged internet fraud activities at locations including Choba and Ada George axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following an intelligence report. Analyses of the devices recovered from the suspects established that 64 of the suspects have incriminating items in their phones and emails. The Sixty Four (64) suspects are: Lawrence Philip, Edewor Victor, Triumph Amgbu, Elvis Ogheze, Maduakolam Lius Fred, Edet Victor Akpan, Joshua Fidelis, Henry Wisdom, Isiah Ejarat, Destiny Waaogho Erigga, David Alli, Goodluck Edowru, James Otu, Asoulu Dare, Jerry Thankgod, Anawanti Finder, Edowuru Famous, Felix Osaro, Ukaegbu Franklin, Clinton Paul, Stansley .O. Tallick, Prosper Osadebameh, Prince Onyebuchi Ifeanyi, Gift Henry, Miracle Danien, Anyaeri Chidiebere, Udechukwu Ezenna, Udechukwu Victor, Favor Kelechi, Ernest Chidubem, Endurance Erebo, Chigozie Emeonye and Precious Enomah. Others are Ohiarekurh Daniel, Ordinachukwu Daniel Obinna, Light Gospel Nwosu, John Junior, Udosina Obi Mike, Samuel Promise, Aremo Folarin, Treasure Mike, Confidence Paul, Precious Paul, Ndubusi John Kingsley, Emmanuel Matthew Agoke, Aso Gideion Apata, Favor Otogbo, Favor Shadrack Moses, Vincent Athanasius, Imafidon Junior, Kelly Didi, Emmanuel Odunor, Samuel Dickson, Victor Akpan, Godwin Oluwafemi Ozeknome, Norbert Atuna, Sam Uba, Emmanuel Bobo Ojuru, Kelechi Ben, Matthis Ibidabo, Kelvin Mathew Agoke, Chidera Chibuzor Anieze, Moses Shedrack and Collins Christopher. Visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng for other stories. |
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Post by Frazzle on Jun 6, 2022 16:19:37 GMT
Cybercrime: Pastor on FBI-Wanted List Docked in Enugu The EFCC Enugu Command on Friday June 3, 2022 arraigned one Pastor Kelechi Vitalis Anozie and three others who are currently at large, Mr. Azubuike Ifeanyi Bright, Mrs. Amarachi Blessing Iro and Mr. Kelechi Patrick Iro, before Justice I.M Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on a seven count charge bordering on money laundering. Anozie who is on the America Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Wanted List, was arrested by the Enugu Command of the EFCC at Owerri on March 10, 2022 following actionable intelligence received by the Commission. The defendant is alleged to have defrauded one F.F who lives in Illinois the sum of $135,800, and $47,000 from another American based in North Carolina. For details of this and other stories, visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Jun 10, 2022 18:14:58 GMT
Anyone recognize any of their recipient names here? EFCC Arrests 140 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ikorodu Yoruba Translation: Ajo EFCC Mu Ogoje Afurasi Gbajue ni Ikorodu Owo sinkun ajo EFCC ti ba ogoje afurasi omo yahoo-yahoo. Owo ba won lasiko iwode asiri otooto kan ti ajo ohun se yika awon ileetura atawon ibi gbafe to lokiki ni Ikorodu nipinle Eko latari olobo kan to ta ajo EFCC lori ise buruku tawon gbajue n se lagbegbe naa. Ewe, awon merin lara waon gba itusile leyin ti won ri pe won o lebo leru. Awon afurasi ohun ni ojo ori won wa laarin odun merindinlogun si ogoji odun. Oruko won ni ODUNTAN OLASESAN, 26; ABASS ISMAIL ALABI, 35; LAWAL KUDUS, 26; OLATUNJI OLAYIWOLA OJO, 40; OKOYE ONYEKA DUKE, 38; OGUNGBAMILA DANIEL, 29; CHIMEZIE BRIGHT, 32; LATEEF SALAU, 36; OREOLUWA OLUWASHINA, 32; OLAWUMI AYNWUYI MUHAMMED, 23; ADEPEGBADE AFEES ISHOLA, 32; SANUSI IDRIS, 29; HAMMED OGUNSANYE, 28; AYENI DAMILOLA, 36; ABIODUN AHMED, 26; ODUNTAN TUNDE FEMI, 23; OGUNSANYA IDRIS OPEYEMI, 22; BALOGUN ALI, 26; IPADE OLANREWAJU, 24; BALOGUN TOYOSI BENJAMIN, 20; OMOTAYO ADEWALE, 35 ati EMMANUEL ABIT JAEM, 39, Awon toku ni: EKANEM MICHAEL, 40; OGUNTIMEHIN BABAJIDE, 25; ABIMBOLA ISMAIL, 24; ALATISE FUAD, 26; SODIQ IDRIS, 19; ONANUBI TREASURE, 19; TOBI JAGUNJOBI, 31; ASHAYE AYOMIDE, 26; MURITALA IBRAHIM, 18; ADEOSUN AHMED, 19; AJIJOLA PETER OLAWALE, 18; LAWAL OLAOLUWA YUSUF TIJANI, 25; YUSUF TIJANI 22; AKINOLA AYINDE, 29 ati DISU OLAYIWOLA AKANI, 28, Bakan naa lowo ba AFOLAYAN OALTUNJI, 32; ADIO OLUWASEUN AKINPEL, 32; IFEOLUWA SHOLEYE, 34; KELVIN SUNDAY, 35; LAWAL ADEKUNLE, 37; QUDUS AKEUSOLA, 30; DODO JOSHUA, 19; ANIFOWOSE RIDWAN, 22; ANIMASHAUN SAMUEL, 28; AJAYI OLUWASEGUN, 32; BAKARE OLUWASEUN AKANDE, 22; SAHEED OLAMILERE, 35; ASENUGA ADESEYE, ADEBULU JOHN, 24; BALOGUN ISRAEL, 30; DAMOLA JOHNSON, 36; NDUBUSISI ONYEDIKACHI, 27; ADESANYA ADEKUNLE, 28; BAMIDELE DADA, 31; ISRAEL AVOUR, 24; OMOJOLA JAMES DARE, 28; OLAFARE ENITAN DARE, 40; TALAKO ADEWALE, 29; MUSTAPHA MUBARAQ ADEFEMIKUN, 23; NDFIU ABOLARE, 28; LATEEF YUSUF, 32; JOHN CHINEDU KELVIN, 34; SEGUN JOHN, 28; IYANDA IDOWU, 30; BANWO KEHINDE SAMUEL, 32; VICTOR EBHOMNEYE, 35; STEPHENE EDEU, 31; EMMANUEL SUNDAY, 21; DANEIL EBUKA ,26; ADENIJI FUNSHO, MUSTAPHA ISMAIL GARKUWA,19; IBRAHIM BASHIRU OLAYIWOLA, 27; AGABARAOJO BASHIRU, 27; QUADRI OLADIPO, 30; ABDULSALAM LEKAN, 29; OSHINBOWALE OLAYINKA, 22; LAJUNLE JADE, 17; BELLO RASHEED, 22; EFFANGA EMMAUEL, 22; VINCENT AKPOMEJE VICTOR, 21; HASSAN LATEEF OLUWAMAYOWA ,25; OPEYEMA RINCE ADEBOWALE ,35; IDOWU FARUQ GBOLAHAN, 32; MATHEW OLUSESAN, 33; OLAWUYI GIDOEN TOKUNBO, 32; RICHARD OLUWASEUN, 32; TIMOTAYO ALADE, 29; AZEEZ IBRAHIM, 22; AZEEZ DAMILOLA, 23; TOLUWAWI LAWAL, 28; ADEMOLA KOLAWALE, 30; OGUNBODE ERIOLUWA ,23; OGUNBODE OLABODE, ORENUGA SODIQ, 19; TAJUDEEN ISAA ,18; AFE OLUWASEGUN, 29; ADEDEJI AFOLABI ABDURAHMAN, 40; MUSTAPHA IDRIS, 28; ALAMU ABDULWAHAB, 20; KAREEM ABDUL BASIT, 19; EGBO JAMES SUNDAY, 26; ALADE ELIJAH GREGORY, 20; LAWAL IBRAHEEM ADEBO, 34;JOHN NAKA, 32; OSIDEINDE ADEBAYO, 22; CHIBUKE FRANK OKORAFOR, 27; STEPHEN AKOLADE, 35; BABATUNDE HABEEB, 28; FISAYO WASIU, 32; JIMOH LUKMAN, 32; IDOWU JOHN OLUADAMILOLA, 33; OLAWOKE ISRAEL, 21; OLOPADE AYOBAMI, 24; EMEVOR PABLO, 24; AYODELE JOSEPH ,27; ISAAC EMMANUEL, 33; ADEWALE IDRIS, 18; ALABI MALIK, 24; NAFIU AFEEZ, 30; ABDULMALIK ABDUSSALAM, 36; OLAWALE MUSTAPHA, 29;SIMEON GODWIN, 23; OLANREWAJU AZEEZ OLAKUNLE, 22; OSENI SODIQ OLUWASEGUN, 30; IBRAHIM OLAWALE, 21; CHRISTOPHER DANIEL CHINAZA, 22; MEKWUNYE IFEANYI, 30; JOHN MESHACK, 33; AGBABIAKA OLUWASEUN, 27; OGUNBONA MALIK, 19; OLADOKUN PETER, 35; OLATUNJI SAMUEL ati KEHINDE AMUDA ABDULRASHEED, 42. Fun ekunrere alaye lori iroyin yii atawon iroyin miiran, e wo ori itakun ero ayelujara wa: www.efccnigeria.org. |
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Post by Frazzle on Jun 15, 2022 11:32:28 GMT
N71.4m Fraud; Aisha Wakil (Mama Boko Haram), Two Others to Spend Five Years in Prison The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the EFCC on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 secured the conviction and sentencing of Aisha Alkali Wakil, (aka Mama Boko Haram) alongside Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri. The defendants were sentenced to five years imprisonment without option of fine. The judgment was the climax of a process that commenced on Monday, September 14, 2020 when the defendants were re-arraigned on a two count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N71,400,000 (Seventy-One Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira) only. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Yastreb on Jun 17, 2022 1:18:02 GMT
One word saves Perth man’s $6m fortune from being stolen by hackers
The Perth dad was minutes away from having his bank account cleaned out – but one word stopped the hackers in their tracks.
A Perth businessman nearly lost $6 million to hackers but one word saved his fortune from falling into the wrong hands and disappearing forever.
Brody* was in the final stages of a multi-million dollar property settlement when cyber criminals managed to hijack the email address of the other party involved in the deal. They then changed the bank account details to their own.
“I was just minutes away from pressing the button on the transfer,” Brody told news.com.au.
“NAB was funding part of it, we were putting up a lot of the money,” he added,
“The whole thing would have become very very difficult, if this [the money] had become vapourised.”
It was only because a junior banker at NAB, called Stacey, spotted an anomaly in one word that the transaction was able to be stopped in time.
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Post by Frazzle on Jul 9, 2022 20:59:29 GMT
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Post by Frazzle on Jul 19, 2022 14:43:50 GMT
$3.5M Fraud: EFCC Extradites FBI Wanted Internet Fraud Suspect to US A wire fraud suspect, Fatade Idowu Olamilekan on wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, was on Thursday July 14, 2022, extradited to the United States for allegedly stealing over Three Million, Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ($3.5M) worth of equipment in various cities across the US. His extradition was coordinated by the EFCC following a notice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI New York, through the US Legal Attache for his role in impersonating various cities, state and academic institutions across the United States. Fatade was indicted by a grand jury in the Southern District of New York for offences of wire fraud, interstate transportation of stolen property and identity theft. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Jul 22, 2022 12:31:24 GMT
37 Arrested in Asaba for Alleged Internet Fraud Thirty-seven (37) suspected internet fraudsters were arrested on Thursday July 21, 2022, by the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. They were picked up in different locations at Asaba, the Delta State capital following actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in cyber-fraud. The suspects are: Sulaimon Godspower, Ejiro Igho, Tega Oyah, Lucky Osawale, Nedum Monday, Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Imafidon Umweni, Joe Ugoka, Ehis Famous, Olalekan Ogunsanya,Asonya Goodluck, Kingsley Andrew, Daniel Godswill, Ojibi Mairo Silver, Samuel Joseph,Majemite Simon and Emeka Udorah. Others are: Osagboyo Hendrix,Uchenna Chukwujindu, Martin Andrew, Oganiru Godwin, Emmanuel Okoro, Isaac Alex,Mike Araco, David Happy, Maxwell Orakwe,Ugboka Innocent,Ufuoma Oyovwevotu, Kenneth Osaretin, Anthony Avworhok, Ikani Dennis,Simon Ogedegbe, Emmanuel Oyovwi, Williams Benjamin, Caleb Olisaebuka,Oghenekihworo Oghene and Agbogidi Great. Items recovered from them include four Toyota Camry cars, one Mercedes Benz ML350 with registration number KSF-965-GD, and one Lexus RX 350 with registration number WWR-334-AH. Several mobile phones, Mifi mobile wifi devices and laptops were also recovered in the course of execution of the search warrant. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Yastreb on Jul 23, 2022 11:33:03 GMT
This story isn't so much a win for the good guys, as an instance of community goodwill mending the harm a scammer did.
A small bookstore was scammed. The local community stepped in to save it.
A small bookstore opened in Detroit just over a year ago, and as a locally owned business, 27th Letter Books had to keep a close eye on its finances. The owners were pleased when they started getting large online orders for textbooks from a new customer.
“The name they provided matched with a professor,” said Erin Pineda, 31, who co-owns the bookstore with her husband, Drew, and another couple, Jazmine Cooper and Jake Spease. “As a new business, we were trying to build a relationship with someone we thought was a customer.”
The individual placed several different orders, amounting to $35,000 worth of medical and engineering textbooks, each costing between $100 and $200. Then, in late May, staff received a notification from the store’s merchant service provider, flagging a credit card the person used as fraudulent. The bookstore co-owners went through the individual’s purchases — all of which were shipped to the same address outside Michigan — and quickly realized that the person had placed every past order using a stolen credit card, as well.
“That’s when we started to consider closing,” said Cooper, 28. They contacted to law enforcement, their insurance provider and different banks, hoping for a reprieve from the serious financial toll they knew the scam would take on their small company. The cost, they were told, would probably fall entirely on them — which would put them out of business. “We heard we were unlikely to get any funds back,” Erin Pineda said, adding that she and the co-owners spent several weeks trying to remedy the situation, but only hit dead ends. “We were asking anyone and everyone for assistance, and if there are any other avenues to rectify this. We kept coming up short.”
The Detroit police have opened an investigation. In an email to The Washington Post, Sgt. William O’Brien said, “It is too early in the investigation to release any information.”
The distributors of the textbooks also were unable to assist the bookstore owners.
“They tried to help us as much as they could, but, ultimately, because they had delivered the books per our request, it fell on us to be able to pay,” said Erin Pineda, adding that the textbooks were shipped outside the state, which further complicated the matter from a legal standpoint.
When merchants are victims of credit card fraud, liability usually falls on the merchant or the credit card company, depending on the circumstance. Often, the merchant is accountable for covering fraudulent online transactions.
As a relatively new and fragile business, 27th Letter Books was left with only two options: shut down or seek support.
“We realized we needed to ask for help,” Erin Pineda said. The store co-owners started a GoFundMe campaign, and within 10 days, they surpassed their goal of $35,000. They were stunned by the generosity.
“We’re just blown away by how the community responded and lifted us up in a really difficult situation,” Erin Pineda said. “It was incredible.”
She gave away her wedding gown on Facebook. Soon others did the same.
“The response was not only overwhelming because of the amount, but also because it was so quick,” Cooper said. “I felt that the community really wanted us as part of their community. It was just affirming to me that what we’re doing is worth it.”
The bookstore emphasizes inclusivity and offers a diverse selection of literature. It also hosts events that aim to bring the community together.
“We try to be a home for narrative in all types of forms, and we try to serve the diverse community that we’re in,” Erin Pineda said.
The store runs story-time sessions for children on Saturdays, as well as book club meetings and open mic nights. Additionally, local authors and artists showcase their work. Nicole Miazgowicz is one such artist. She had a solo show at the bookstore in April.
“They just bring so much to the community, and I’ve been really impressed by their kindness and openness,” said Miazgowicz, 38. “It’s kind of like a little family that I’ve found in the community here.”
Contributing to the fundraiser, she said, “was a no-brainer for me.”
Miazgowicz held an auction of some of her artwork and donated the proceeds — which totaled $425 — to 27th Letter Books.
“They’re some of the most amazing people I’ve come across,” she said. “I think it speaks to why they were able to raise so much money so quickly.”
Hank Moon, a Detroit resident, is also a fan of the bookstore. When he found out that it could be closing, he contributed to the campaign and spread the word on social media, encouraging others to do the same.
“We heard about what happened to them, and it’s heartbreaking,” said Moon, 40. “To take money from a group of folks that are working really hard to create a positive space in the community is just really disappointing, so I wanted to support them.”
Moon is a frequent customer of the bookstore and attends events there.
“Yes, they are a bookstore, but they’re a lot more than that,” he said. “It is an incredible community space, and they work really hard to bring in books for a diverse audience of people.”
More than 400 people contributed to the cause, most of whom live locally, the store owners said. Along with the much-needed funds, messages of support poured in, too.
“Our community needs more businesses like yours. Thank you for all that you do,” commented someone who contributed $200.
The store owners said they are touched by their community’s support and more motivated than ever to keep their doors open.
“It’s wonderful that people are willing to pay it forward because of what they’ve seen us provide to the community,” Erin Pineda said. “It creates a beautiful reciprocity of gratitude between the people there in our neighborhood and us as a business, and a team of four people who care deeply about southwest Detroit.”
With the help of their community, 27th Letter Books was able to recoup its losses and remain open. The owners are implementing new procedures to prevent future fraudulent activity.
Beyond further securing their business and staving off scammers, the owners said they learned another valuable lesson.
“I would tell other small businesses not to be afraid to reach out to their community,” Cooper said. “They will fight for what they want and what they need.”
“If the community needs us here,” she added, “we’ll be here.”
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Post by Frazzle on Jul 25, 2022 16:02:18 GMT
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 2, 2022 3:28:49 GMT
Uyo Court Sends Internet Fraudster to 19 Years Jail Term
Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted and sentenced a serial internet fraudster, Noble Dainge Tamunoateli to 19 years imprisonment for fraudulent impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents and money laundering to the tune of N14, 751,558.00(Fourteen Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty One Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty Eight Naira).
Tamunoateli was arraigned on July 19, 2021 on 11-count charges preferred against him by the Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC. He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges and was granted bail.
However, the court revoked the bail when investigations showed that the defendant presented forged medical reports before the court through his counsel, Ewa Okpo Edmund, aka Street Lawyer.
For details of this and other stories visit our website:www.efcc.gov.ng
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 2, 2022 15:31:21 GMT
Yahoo Boy Bags 2Years Jail Term in Nasarawa Justice N.I Afolabi of the Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Friday, July 22, 2022, convicted and sentenced one Okoha Chinedu Charles to two years imprisonment for fraudulent impersonation. Chinedu, 25, who hails from Ebonyi State representing himself as a military personnel serving in Yemen and used a Thai and Spanish language translation app to chat with Thai women with the intent to defraud them. He was prosecuted on one count charge by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the EFCC. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 3, 2022 16:36:39 GMT
EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects are Ogunnowo Aderosola, Adebesin Adeyinka, Nkeokelonye Stanley Ifeanyi, Afolabi Babatunde Oluwaseun, Onyeka Nwokoro, Micheal Adedayo Owolabi, Musah Esosa Hakeem, Osim Happiness, Sanusi Timilehin Olawale, Sanusi Timilehin Rasak, Emmanuel Obogo Adeja, Ogunnowo Eniola, Idahosa Samuel Osas, Alabi Ajekola Peter, Timilehin Damilola Emmanuel, Egbuno Ifeanyi Favour and Jimoh Oluwapelumi Ibrahim. They were arrested in a sting operation at Kay-Farm Estate, Ishaga axis of Lagos State following credible intelligence on the activities of members of an Organised Cybercrime Syndicate Network who are into internet fraud. Various items such as cars, mobile devices, and laptops were recovered upon their arrest. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 4, 2022 0:56:28 GMT
Josiah Bags Five Months Jail term for Internet Fraud in Kaduna The Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC on August 2, 2022, secured the conviction of one Samuel Josiah before Justice Darius Khobo on one count charge of criminal impersonation. The charge reads, “That you, Samuel Josiah (aka Katherine Sophia) sometime in November, 2021 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did commit an offence to wit; cheating by impersonation wherein you falsely represented yourself as Katherina Sophia ( a female citizen of the United State of America) and in such assumed identity induced unsuspecting members of the public to part with $500 USD ( Five Hundred United States Dollars) and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 308 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017 and punishable under Section 309 of the same Law”. He pleaded guilty to the charge. In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel, N. Salele, urged the court to convict the defendant accordingly. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 5, 2022 10:15:26 GMT
EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects are Ogunnowo Aderosola, Adebesin Adeyinka, Nkeokelonye Stanley Ifeanyi, Afolabi Babatunde Oluwaseun, Onyeka Nwokoro, Micheal Adedayo Owolabi, Musah Esosa Hakeem, Osim Happiness, Sanusi Timilehin Olawale, Sanusi Timilehin Rasak, Emmanuel Obogo Adeja, Ogunnowo Eniola, Idahosa Samuel Osas, Alabi Ajekola Peter, Timilehin Damilola Emmanuel, Egbuno Ifeanyi Favour and Jimoh Oluwapelumi Ibrahim. They were arrested in a sting operation at Kay-Farm Estate, Ishaga axis of Lagos State following credible intelligence on the activities of members of an Organised Cybercrime Syndicate Network who are into internet fraud. Various items such as cars, mobile devices, and laptops were recovered upon their arrest. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 5, 2022 19:16:42 GMT
One Bags 14 Years imprisonment as EFCC Secures 14 Convictions for Internet Fraud in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC has secured the conviction and sentencing of 14 persons before Justices Darius Khobo and A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on charges of impersonation, Internet and cybercrime.
The convicts are Hammed Olamilekan (aka James Wright), Shina Victor (aka Alecia Moore Pink), Isaac Garba Amos (aka Jeong Ho), AbdulSalam Isiaka (aka. America Smith), Ahmed AbdulRazak (aka Romilda Carlos), Nnabuihe Micheal ( aka Wayne Henderson,Leonard Maxine, Alex issued Lea and Deanne Manly), Bemu Edward David (aka Mike Alexander Valencia), Bemu Eric Praise (aka Lila Anderson), Destiny Maikarfi (aka Dfb-Hack and Rockunlockz), Paul Adebayo, Ambrose Eden Onyemaechi (aka Hugh Jackman), Kamaldeen Abdullahi (aka Amelia Ralf), Collins Mitchell Ojonye (aka Derrick Richie) and Jeremiah Ogbe Emmanuel, Samuel Anakaa and Daniel Saka.
The defendants who were arrested at various hideouts around the Barnawa, Gbagyi Villa, Unguwan Romi New Extension and Kudenda axis of Kaduna were all found to have defrauded foreign nationals, mostly American and Chinese, through phantom romantic relationships, after assuming the identities of Hollywood celebrities, medical personnel, computer engineer. The offence contravenes Section 142 (1) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017 and Section 6 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006.
They all pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against them prompting the Prosecuting Counsel N.Salele, E.K Garba, M.E Eimonye, M. Arumemi, YJ Matiyak, M. Lawal and PC. Onyeneho, to ask the courts to convict the defendants accordingly.
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 7, 2022 15:41:45 GMT
EFCC Arrests Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin Operatives of the EFCC Benin Zonal Command, on Thursday August 4, 2022 arrested six suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. The suspects, Thomas Osigbemen, Kennedy Uwuigbe, Osameda Osazee, Enofe Macaulay, Wilfred Ikhireagie and Osayande Prosper, were arrested at their hideout based on actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. Items recovered from the suspects are phones, laptops and cars - 2 Lexus RX350, 2 Lexus E5 330, Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Mercedes Benz CLA 250, Toyota 4 Runner, Toyota Corolla and Toyota Avensis. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 8, 2022 14:00:46 GMT
EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Port Harcourt Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested forty seven (47) suspected internet fraudsters (aka Yahoo Boys). They were arrested in the early hours of Thursday, August 4, 2022 in a sting operation at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The suspects include: Onome Omavuebe Stansley, Progress Ikechukwu, Fejiro Oyawiri, Ifeanyi Louis, Joseph Monday, Ikegwuolu Wogbuom, Chimobi Henry, Victory Erebere, Chiwendu Lucky, Jasson Ovesuor, Miracle Harrison, Favour Prosper Iheancho, Emeji Gad Chinedu, Perculia Ikechukwu, Eze Gift, Chiemela Uzodinma, Chidebere Eze, Bright Umoh, Raphael Akuru, Prince Chris, Hillary Ifeanyi Nwosu, and Destiny Ogueri. Others are Terri Afori, Daniel Atuzie, Justice Nicholas, Victor Nnemeka, Temitope Ezekiel, Anthony Otuke, Nelson Matthew, Adolphus Iheanyi, Omosakin Akinwale, Royal Nicolas, Henry Anthony, Obi Ezekiel, Gift Kalu, Nichael Emmanuel, Chukwuemeka Emeluwe, ThankGod Emmanuel, Nicholas Chibueze, Azubueke Precious, Eze Promise, Diamond Emesin, Tejiro Napoleon, Temple Alalibo, David Christian, Idonesit Ekpo and Martin John Gospel. They were arrested based on an intelligence report on their alleged involvement in internet fraud. Six (6) cars, different brands of phones, laptop computers, still cameras and apple wrist watches were among items recovered from the suspects. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 8, 2022 18:28:55 GMT
EFCC Secures Conviction of Eleven Cybercriminals in Ibadan The Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC on August 3 and 4, 2022 secured the conviction of eleven (11) cybercriminals on separate charges of fraudulent imperonation before Justices Olusola Adetujoye and Bayo Taiwo of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. The offences are contrary to Section 419 and 484 of the Criminal Code Law Cap 38, Law of Oyo State, 2000. Justice Adetujoye convicted and sentenced Fatai Musbau Opeyemi, Ayodele Olumide Sunday, Oribolawa Idris Abiodun, Abdulahi Malek Olaniyi, Onigbinde Rasaq Oyindamola and Emmanuel Victor Mayowa to various jail terms; while Justice Taiwo convicted Moses Oyowevotu Oghenaire, Awwal Babatunde Arekemase, Adewale Ayomipo Owolabi, Yusuf David Olamide and Atitade Hassan Ajao. The defendant pleaded “guilty” to the charges filed against them, leading to their conviction and sentencing. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 9, 2022 14:36:11 GMT
Again, EFCC Busts Yahoo Hideouts, Arrests 18 in Lokoja As part of efforts by the EFCC to curb the rising wave of internet related fraud otherwise known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’, the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Commission have again extended its dragnet to Kogi State leading to the arrest of 18 suspected ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’ in Lokoja, the state capital. This is the second such operation in the State within the last two months. Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC, had in June 2022 arrested 19 suspected fraudsters at different locations in Lokoja. The latest arrest, which was made on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission. Among the suspects are two siblings - Bala Caleb Abdulkarim and Ayuba Bala. Others are Adebayo Olubunmi, Yusuf Salawu, Victor Yakubu, Victor Udeh, Abutu Francis, Moses Akeji, Aiyegbe ThankGod, Eniola Adeniji, Abraham Ayodele, Julius Omowale, Samuel Onojah, Saka Usman Ojo, Isaac Emmanuel, Yusuf Mohammed, Ibrahim Musa and Omaonu Ojochenemi Victor. Preliminary investigations have shown that the suspects operate as a syndicate to scam unsuspecting victims. The suspected ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’, had incriminating items in their possession including five different brands of exotic cars, phones and laptops For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 17, 2022 8:50:53 GMT
EFCC Arrests 26 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Asaba Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Benin Zonal Command on Thursday, August 11, 2022 arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideout in Asaba, Delta State. The suspects are Austin Okolo, Modebe Olisa, Onyemailu Chisom, Igbudy Collins Eloho, Onyema Okwuose, Daniel Idoko Emumena, Chidibele Kelvin, Pius Ikwebe, Azubuike Maxwell Odor, Obaze Justice, Monye Emeka Divine, Okirhienye Oghenetega, Anointed Governor, and Nebeolisa Obinna. Others include Johnson Nnaemeka and Augstine Imunor. Others are Ukazu Henry, Destiny Ikpekpe, Joromi Odoko, Clinton Oletu Emma, Nicholas Brain, Anamali Azuka, Nonye Fimber Dugbele, Nwazi Ebuka, Chmezie Emeka and Onyeje Chuka. Items recovered from them include a Toyota Camry car, two Mercedes Benz C300 cars, mobile phones and laptops. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Aug 20, 2022 9:37:30 GMT
EFCC Arrests 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters in the Ajah area of Lagos. The suspects are: Kelvin Essien, Michael Ekene, Steve Ochanogor, Oladujoye Samuel, Ohaeme Samuel, George Emeka, Adenigbo Igbola, Famugiloh Hakeem, Samuel Elohor, Michael Ugochukwu, Olumide Olalekan, Ayanipo David and Adulawo Oladipupo Victor. Others are: Okenwa Emeka Okobi, Adeyanju Olamide Blessing, Temi Simon, Elias Andrew Ogbe, Elvis Akuya, Onyebuchi Chisom, Abraham Nnana, Nwune Fortune, Golden Felix, Azeri Olam and Sushie Christian. The suspects were arrested on July 28, 2022 at Happy Land Estate, Ajah, Lagos, following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. Items recovered from them, at the point of arrest, include exotic vehicles, mobile devices and laptops. For details of this and other stories visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng |
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Post by Frazzle on Sept 2, 2022 11:53:51 GMT
Court Sends Internet Fraudster to Jail in Benin Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court has convicted and sentenced Ogundele Oluwaseun Solomon to two years imprisonment for advance fee fraud. Solomon (aka Rick Rick) was convicted on Thursday, September 1, 2022 after pleading guilty to one-count charge bordering on advance fee fraud, upon being arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC. Visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng for more stories. |
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Post by Frazzle on Sept 2, 2022 12:42:35 GMT
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Post by Frazzle on Sept 3, 2022 13:41:50 GMT
EFCC Arrests 41 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Awka Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC have arrested forty-one (41) suspected internet fraudsters in Awka, Anambra State. They were arrested on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 following actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in cyber crimes and other related activities. Sixteen(16) of the suspects were arrested at Umuodu Tansi Road,Awka, Anambra State while the remaining 25 were arrested at Umudu Okpuno Village ,Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspects are: Eze Stanley Chineze, Emmanuel Chijioke Ejikeme, Chinonso Edwin Abonyi, Emmanuel Akoi Chibuike, Henry Umenyi Chukwualuka, Ayo Iteze Chidiebere, Emeka Justice, Emmanuel Ayakem, Ememuo Innocent Ifeanyi and Odinaka Udeh. Others are: Okonkwo Stanley Chukwuma, Ezeakolam Godswill Chihurumnanya, Emmanuel Mgbakor kenechukwu, Benneth Odinaka, Ndefor Chukwudi, Ngadi Chima, Akalam Lucky Ibuchi, Akalam Michael, Justus Akalam Chunazom, Akalam Kenneth , David Monday Ebuka, Uchechukwu Kingsley Ebuka, Henry Echezona, Onyedika Chukwu, Abuchi Awa, Henry Adumaka, Chidera Chika, Malachi Asonbe, Cosmos Obidimma and Akuma Wisdom. The rest are: Agwu Victor, Godwin Okoro, Obumneke Nwankwo, Igboanugo Charles, Ibeh Chisom, Agbafuna Ifeanyi, Chukwu Joseph, Chukwu Benard, Anson Ugochukwu, Mathew Chukwuemeka and Temple Emmanuel. Items recovered from them are several mobiles phones, laptops, one Lexus RX350 Sports Utility Vehicle, one Lexus ES350 car, another unregistered Lexus ES350 car and one Toyota Camry car. Visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng for more stories. |
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Post by Frazzle on Sept 4, 2022 2:06:22 GMT
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Post by Frazzle on Sept 6, 2022 5:46:32 GMT
EFCC Arrests Club Owner, 21 Other Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC have arrested Adepoju Olawale Sunday, owner of “De Rock Club”, Ring Road, Ibadan and 21 other suspected internet fraudsters, in an intelligence-driven operation. The 21 other suspected internet fraudsters, including a couple: Aladenusi Adegboyeyega Ayodeji and Aladenusi Omowunmi Sadiat( a.k.a Bonnie and Clyde) are: Ajuwon Omobola Ibrahim, Ogunniyi Atilade Stephen, Bolaji Olawale Quadri, Olajire Usthman Olamilekan, Ojo Faruq Kolapo, Kajero Babatunde Sodiq, Kareem Taiwo Abiodun, Bolaji Bolarinwa Toheeb, Banjo Micheal Toyin and Clement Clemson Adeseye. Others are: Babalola Segun Samuel, Opeyemi Gbenga Omoyemi, Okesanya Seyi Matthew, Kareem Kehinde Damilola, Aledegbe Akinola Qodir, Akindele Ayodele Solomon, Adewopo Adesuyi John, Iyiola Dolapo Ridwan and Olabosinde Hammed Adesola. Sunday, 36, graduate of Industrial Chemistry of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, also runs Helpline Foundation, Special Service Global Trust (S.S.G) Limited, all in Ibadan. He was arrested with a 2020 Range Rover HSE Sports Utility Vehicle. The suspects were arrested after series of surveillance and intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. Items recovered from them include five cars, laptop computers, mobile phones, and incriminating documents containing false presences. Visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng for more stories. |
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Post by Frazzle on Sept 6, 2022 15:11:14 GMT
EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in some parts of Lagos State. The suspects are: Doroye Olumide Joseph, Ajayi Oluwaseyi Emmanuel, Olalekan Olaniyi Akonji , Oluwadare Samuel Olawale, Oloyede Olakunle, Okon Ayomide Cornelius, Omokaro Ailele Jeffery, Oyedokun Opeyemi Abdulrazaq, Olowofela Temidayo, Mosess Ossai, Dada Samuel Abiodun, Francis Victor Oluwatobi, Ayobami Akanji, Osun Gbenga, Ajayi Femi, Adewara Oluwadamilola, Anthony Okun, Olusegun Ibukunoluwa, Boluwatife Adewale, Jerry Agoh, Oluseye Ayomipo, Anthony Adedolapo Dada, John Adamso Tobi, Asagba James Oluwaseun and Ideh Rukeme Oghenetega. Others are: Peter Nwaneri, Egbe David Morgan, Abu Mathew, Anjola Emmanuel, Olashile Gabriel, Omobolaji Solomon, Allen Ayoola, Odenike Sodiq, Oluwasina Temitope, Kareem Hassan, Fagbemiro Ayomide, Olaegbe Hammed, Ejede Victor, Allen Abimbola and Confidence Atipko. They were arrested at Awoyaya and Oral Estate areas of Lekki, Lagos State on August 29, and September 1, 2022, following credible intelligence received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud, identity theft and obtaining money under false pretence. At the points of arrest, laptop computers, mobile devices containing false documents as well as luxury cars were recovered from the suspects. Visit our website: www.efcc.gov.ng for more stories |
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