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EFCC has frozen the Osun State government's account due to suspicious fund transfers to different accounts. The action was confirmed by EFCC in a statement.

A court in Lagos has convicted a BDC operator for illegal forex trading. The case is part of ongoing prosecutions by the EFCC targeting foreign exchange transactions conducted outside the official market.

A group has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the Speaker and deputy of the Ondo State House of Assembly over alleged N70bn budget fraud involving OSOPADEC. The Speaker faces internal pressure from assembly members, including calls for his removal.

The EFCC has recovered and returned ₦158 million to a businessman who was defrauded in a failed ₦350.8 million cement supply deal. The recovery is part of a broader investigation into the fraud case.

EFCC's Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 handed over N24 million to Mr. Obende. The money was recovered and returned to him by the commission.

EFCC recovered N108 million from employees who allegedly forged documents and created fake invoices to divert funds through fraudulent transactions. The recovered amount was handed over to the company.

The EFCC attempted to present a former governor as a prosecution witness against a former power minister in a corruption trial. The event occurred on Monday, as reported by Premium Times Nigeria.

The EFCC arraigned Mr. Yisawu for money laundering, alleging he laundered proceeds while serving as managing director of the Warri refinery and used part of the funds to purchase treasury bills.

A self-acclaimed prophet was jailed for defrauding church members of N136 million by luring them to buy his products for prosperity, according to the EFCC's investigation.

A court ordered the final forfeiture of 52 housing units in Lagos to the federal government, adjudging them as proceeds of crime. The properties, located at Mercyville Estate and other areas in Lagos, were recovered from Fielddreams Limited, Ifeanyi Nweke, and Amex Savings and Loans Limited.

The court postponed final arguments in the 11-year-old fraud trial of Suswam to September. EFCC requested the delay, citing the case's duration during Thursday's proceedings.

EFCC re-arraigned Tunde Ayeni, former Skye Bank chair, for the third time in a N15.6bn fraud trial. The arraignment followed an amendment of the charges before Trial Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie.

Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim were convicted of impersonating EFCC officers and face charges of conspiracy and obtaining $700,000 by false pretence. The court has scheduled a sentencing date for them.

A court has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Mr. Malami after rejecting his objection. The judge ruled that the legitimacy of the funds used to acquire the properties was the central issue.

The EFCC is appealing a court judgment that awarded N10 million in damages to an ex-minister. The EFCC also requested a stay of execution to halt enforcement pending the appeal's determination.

EFCC arraigned Danladi Umar, former chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, for fraud. The agency accused him of receiving gratification from contractors involved in projects for the tribunal.

EFCC arraigned a former Port Harcourt refinery boss, Mr. Dikko, for money laundering. The charges include diverting funds intended for the refinery's rehabilitation.

Ten individuals were convicted in Delta and Edo for pleading guilty to spraying and mutilating the naira at social events. The EFCC secured the convictions as part of efforts to address currency abuse.

The EFCC has arraigned two brothers for allegedly defrauding a buyer by reselling the same parcels of land in Rivers State to multiple buyers. The case involves accusations of fraudulent land sales.

A court has ordered the final forfeiture of N150 million linked to kickbacks received by a Nigerian lawmaker. The Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) revealed the money as proceeds of corruption during the legislator's tenure.

Mr. Ozekhome's defense team challenged an EFCC witness regarding forensic findings on a Tali Shani passport allegedly forged by Ozekhome and his co-defendant. The case involves allegations of using a fake passport to claim property in London.

The EFCC has recovered ₦38.66 billion and other properties in a refinery maintenance fraud case. The agency is preparing to prosecute officials and contractors over alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and contract fraud.

The EFCC is charging former labour minister Mr Ngige with N2.2 billion fraud over NSITF contracts. An EFCC witness testified that the NSTIF contractors fulfilled all conditions required for the contracts.

EFCC charges Miyetti Allah leader with money laundering over $2.53m received from Bauchi govt. Bodejo, linked to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, is expected to plead in court as the Commission begins formal proceedings.

Ahmed Idris, former accountant-General of the Federation, is facing an alleged N109bn fraud trial. His lawyers closed their case, and a judge set 13 October for final written addresses. A witness claimed the EFCC lured her to sign his statement.

The EFCC re-arraigned Mr. Ayeni, the ex-Skye Bank board chairman, for an alleged N15.6bn fraud. He was previously arraigned on May 4 and is being held at June Correctional Centre in Abuja.

Okowa visited the EFCC office amid a corruption investigation related to alleged fund diversion in Delta State. The probe focuses on funds from the 13 per cent derivation allocation from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023.

A Federal High Court witness testified that an accused in a $41,000 romance scam case allegedly claimed the EFCC could not arrest him. The case involves a foreign victim and is being heard in a Nigerian court.

EFCC operatives arrived at Governor Oyebanji’s Polling Unit during the #EkitiDecides2026 event, with their presence potentially linked to concerns about vote buying by political parties. The reason for their arrival remains unclear.

The EFCC alleges a self-acclaimed prophet defrauded church members of N70 million by performing fake miracles and selling 'products' for prosperity.

A prosecution witness testified that N550 million converted to cash in dollars was used to purchase a property linked to Yahaya Bello. The transactions and property were detailed in the case involving the former Kogi State Governor.

EFCC arrested an aviation security officer and two others for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth N4.4 billion at Kano airport. The officer was caught trying to transport the gold, which is valued at N4.4 billion.

EFCC arraigned three individuals over an alleged attempt to defraud Fidelity Bank of N10 billion using forged documents and false claims. The defendants are accused of conspiring to facilitate the transfer of the funds through fraudulent means.

The EFCC chairman emphasized combating vote buying and selling to ensure credible 2027 elections, stating these practices undermine democracy and governance.

The EFCC chairman stated that governorship aspirants spent N30bn on primary elections in 2027 and plans to use drones and technological tools to enhance election monitoring for the 2027 general elections.

EFCC arraigned a native doctor and his wife for allegedly defrauding N1 billion. The couple is accused of using the funds to purchase two properties in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

EFCC arraigned two people and a firm for allegedly stealing N560 million from Peachland West Africa Limited and Iyke Okpaji in Lagos. The defendants are accused of misappropriating funds belonging to the company and individual.

A lawyer is demanding an independent investigation into the death of Benue teenager Master Atsar Sesugh, allegedly caused by EFCC officials, and is calling for urgent reforms within the EFCC.

The EFCC addressed the controversial death of a cybercrime suspect, stating the individual was found lying in a pool of blood.