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Cybercrime
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Six individuals apprehended by Jigawa police for fraud and fake currency
Jigawa police have arrested six suspects involved in separate cases of fraud, including an illegal POS scheme and a currency scam, with the authorities urging citizens to secure their financial data.
DSS requests closure of Sowore’s defence over trial delays
The DSS has urged a Federal High Court to conclude the defence phase of Omoyele Sowore's trial, citing persistent delays as the reason for the request.
Sowore Protests as DSS Seeks to Cut Off Defence in Cybercrime Case
A court session in the cybercrime trial of Omoyele Sowore ended abruptly on Monday after a sharp disagreement between the defence and the DSS prosecution over document access and delay allegations.
Gwamna Urges Police and INTERPOL to Investigate Online Defamation Campaign
APC candidate Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna has filed a formal petition with the IGP to investigate an alleged organized campaign of defamation and fake news targeting his reputation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Gombe APC gubernatorial hopeful Jamilu Gwamna seeks police and INTERPOL intervention regarding online defamation
Gombe APC gubernatorial candidate Jamilu Gwamna has filed a formal police petition alleging a smear campaign involving cyberbullying and false reports of his arrest.
Oluremi Tinubu Warns That Digital Scams Fuel Human Trafficking
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has warned that digital recruitment scams are increasingly serving as a front for human trafficking, affecting graduates and young professionals.
Abuja Court Authorizes Arrest of UK-Based Radiographer Over Cybercrime Allegations
An Abuja court has ordered the arrest of UK-based radiographer Immaculata Ikenwankwor, authorizing an Interpol Red Notice and national watch list placement to address pending cybercrime and blackmail charges.
United Nations highlights surge in online job scams linked to human trafficking
The UN reports that criminal syndicates are using fake job listings on social media to trap thousands of educated workers in forced cybercrime syndicates across Asia.
Nigerian man sentenced in US for sextortion scheme tied to Pennsylvania teen suicide
A Nigerian national, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been sentenced to five years in a U.S. prison for his role in a sextortion ring linked to the death of a Pennsylvania youth.
US Implements Global Visa Restrictions Against Cybercriminals and Their Families
The Trump administration has launched a new global visa ban targeting international cybercriminals and their families to combat online fraud and exploitation of U.S. citizens.