Arraignment By Oladapo Udom A 45-year-old man, Micheal Aduragbemi , on Wednesday, appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence. The defendant is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. He, however, pleaded notContinue Reading
By Adebisi Fatima Sogbade A 41-year-old travel agent, Ismail Monsuru, on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of N572,000 under the guise of procuring a Canadian visa. The defendant is facing trial on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing, to which heContinue Reading
By Olawale Akinremi A 39 year-old alleged fake money lender,( loan shark) Joshua Akinola was on Tuesday docked in a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan for multiple fraud. However, Akinola pleaded not guilty to the eight-count charge of false pretence and theft filed against him by theContinue Reading
Fraud By Patience Yakubu The police on Wednesday, dragged a 38-year-old man Aaron James, before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly defrauding his brother to the tune of N4.8 million. James, a resident of Barnawa Kaduna, is standing trial on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing. He, however, pleadedContinue Reading
Fraud By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko A 53-year-old man, Abiodun Adepoju, on Wednesday, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan over an alleged N1.8 million fraud. Adepoju, whose address was not provided, was charged with obtaining money under false pretence and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, ASP FemiContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Okuokpellaogbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo, Michael Sado, has debunked allegations of financial fraud and personalised control of community resources. The traditional ruler made the clarification in an interview with newsmen in Abuja following his recent interface with theContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The absence of the prosecution and defence lawyers in the trial of Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Wednesday, stalled hearing at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Ojerinde had noContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Commissioner of Police in Imo, CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered investigation into TMT Travels & Tours Ltd. following allegations of multiple visa fraud. He disclosed this in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Henry Okoye, on Friday in Owerri. Danjuma statedContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh An Author and Forensic Expert, Dr Pearl Ogbulu has called for robust private sector investment in fraud prevention to position Nigeria as a safe destination forContinue Reading
Fraud Prosecution Authorized Against Senator Andy Uba The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has granted the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) permission to prosecute former Senator Andy Uba over alleged fraud involving N400 million. The charges accuse Uba, alongside co-defendants Benjamin Etu and Hajiya Fatima (currently at large), of conspiring inContinue Reading
