financial crime

  • Why I’Ll Take On The Efcc — Verydarkman

    Prominent social media figure Martins Vincent Otse, who goes by the aliases VeryDarkMan or VDM, has detailed potential legal steps he might pursue against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being released from their custody. In a video shared via social media, VeryDarkMan disclosed that the organization captured an image featuring their…

  • Finance Ministry’S X Account Breached As Cyber Threats Surge

    The official X account of Pakistan’s Finance Ministry was hacked overnight, officials confirmed on Friday. A representative of the ministry indicated that all content posted from the hacked account should be regarded as fraudulent and hold no official weight. Information Technology and Telecom Minister Shiza Fatima also confirmed the breach through her official channels.…

  • Efcc Warns Local Pos Operators: New Guidelines Issued (International Edition)

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently cautioned PoS operators throughout Nigeria, emphasizing their obligation to rigorously follow financial rules and enhance KYC protocols to combat the increasing incidence of financial crimes. During an interaction with the Association of Mobile and Bank Agents of Nigeria (AMBAN) on Wednesday, May 7, in Kaduna,…

  • Kano Court Sentences Duo For Hiding $86,500 In Luggage

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully obtained convictions for two individuals—Sale Bala and Abdullahi Tahir Hamisu—who tried to illegally transport an enormous amount of foreign currency through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, hidden within their regular luggage. The pair was convicted by Judge S.M. Shuaibu from the Federal High Court in…

  • Kano Court Sentences Duo for Hiding $86,500 in Luggage

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully obtained convictions for two individuals—Sale Bala and Abdullahi Tahir Hamisu—who tried to illegally transport an enormous amount of foreign currency through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, hidden within their regular luggage. The pair was convicted by Judge S.M. Shuaibu from the Federal High Court in…

  • EFCC Warns Local PoS Operators: New Guidelines Issued (International Edition)

    EFCC Warns Local PoS Operators: New Guidelines Issued (International Edition)

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently cautioned PoS operators throughout Nigeria, emphasizing their obligation to rigorously follow financial rules and enhance KYC protocols to combat the increasing incidence of financial crimes. During an interaction with the Association of Mobile and Bank Agents of Nigeria (AMBAN) on Wednesday, May 7, in Kaduna,…

  • Finance Ministry’s X Account Breached as Cyber Threats Surge

    The official X account of Pakistan’s Finance Ministry was hacked overnight, officials confirmed on Friday. A representative of the ministry indicated that all content posted from the hacked account should be regarded as fraudulent and hold no official weight. Information Technology and Telecom Minister Shiza Fatima also confirmed the breach through her official channels.…

  • Why I’ll Take on the EFCC — VeryDarkMan

    Prominent social media figure Martins Vincent Otse, who goes by the aliases VeryDarkMan or VDM, has detailed potential legal steps he might pursue against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being released from their custody. In a video shared via social media, VeryDarkMan disclosed that the organization captured an image featuring their…

  • SEC Cracks Down on Ponzi Schemes: Tightens the Heat in Abuja Market

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has intensified its battle against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, pledging to firmly act against unlawful financial operators and educate the public to stop further victimization. During an awareness event conducted at the Dei-Dei Building Materials Market in Abuja, the SEC highlighted their dedication to ensuring widespread dissemination of knowledge…

  • Comedian AY Interrogated by EFCC in Currency Scandal

    The renowned Nigerian entertainer and film star, Ayo Makun—commonly referred to as AY—reported that he was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, May 5, 2025, regarding alleged misuse of the naira. The document indicated that on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, AY mentioned through an Instagram update that he was…