Category: Financial crime

EFCC declares Timipre Sylva wanted

November 10, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted. In a satement on Monday, the anti-graft agency said Sylva is wanted in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257( Fourteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Nine Thousand, […]

EFCC, NFIU launch crackdown on alleged coup funders

October 31, 2025

The Military investigators probing the alleged attempted coup are working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigeria...

EFCC recovers ₦500bn under Tinubu – Shettima

October 20, 2025

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Monday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered assets worth over ₦500...

EFCC warns corps members against fraudulent practices

October 3, 2025

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has warned corps members across the country against engaging...

Oyo Police Arrest Driver In Possession Of ₦1m Counterfeit Notes

August 30, 2025

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man found with ₦1 million in counterfeit currency during...

SEC Warns Citizens Against ‘Unregistered’ GVEST Global Investment Schemes

August 22, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against engaging with GVEST Global and its affiliated entities, describing their...