Businessman and Socialite Cubana Chief Priest to be Arraigned for Alleged Abuse of Naira
Today, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of abusing the Nigerian currency, the Naira. Cubana Chief Priest is facing a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with the Naira at a social […]
EFCC To Arraign Bobrisky For Alleged Money Laundering Friday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a six-count charge against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky will be arraigned on Friday before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos. While the first four counts of the charge border on abuse of the Naira, the last two counts border […]
EFCC raises Special Taskforce against Dollarisation of economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to enforce extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement yesterday said the Task Force, inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, is to protect […]
Actress Jailed six-month for Spraying, Stepping on Naira Notes
Nigerian actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, has been convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment for spraying and stepping on the new Naira notes at a social event in Lagos. According to EFCC, in a statement posted yesterday on its official X handle, the actress was sentenced and convicted by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High […]
EFCC Uncovers Religious Sect Laundering Money For Terrorists
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the anti-graft agency uncovered how a religious sect in Nigeria is “laundering money for terrorists.” This was as he also revealed that another religious body was found to be protecting a money launderer after some money suspected to have been […]
Public Statement Regarding The Recent Visit of EFCC to Dangote Head Office
Following the widely reported recent visit of the officials of the EFCC to Dangote headquarters in Lagos on January 4, 2024, we understand the concern and interest this has generated among our valued partners, stakeholders, and the public and consider it necessary to provide a factual account of the events. On December 6, 2023, we […]
