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Cybercrime
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Three Individuals Sentenced in UK for £5 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Two Nigerians and a third accomplice received lengthy prison sentences after orchestrating a £5 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme that targeted victims through impersonation.
Three Men Sentenced to Prison for £5 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
Three men were sentenced to a combined 28 years in prison for a £5 million cryptocurrency fraud involving identity theft and police impersonation.
Two young hackers sentenced for disruptive cyber-attack on Transport for London
Two teenagers have received prison sentences for a massive 2024 cyber-attack on Transport for London that exposed the personal data of millions.
Blogger Detained Over Alleged Defamation of Governor Soludo
Ejike Ofoegbu, a blogger accused of defaming Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his family, has been remanded in custody after a court in Awka declined jurisdiction over the case.
Anambra State Prosecutes Blogger for Defaming Governor Soludo and His Son
Ejike Ofoegbu, a blogger who admitted to fabricating stories about Governor Soludo and his son for financial gain, has been arraigned in an Anambra court on cybercrime and defamation charges.
Actor IK Ogbonna Refutes Claims of Ties to $75,000 Romance Scam
IK Ogbonna has formally denied allegations of participating in a $75,000 romance scam, labeling reports of an EFCC investigation as false and malicious.
Social media influencer DJ Chicken charged for threatening Seyi Tinubu
Abiodun Ademola, known as DJ Chicken, has been arraigned in an Ikeja court for allegedly threatening the life of Seyi Tinubu via social media posts.
Nigerian Police Apprehend 21 Individuals for Cybercrime and Fraud
Nigerian authorities have arrested 21 people for various cybercrimes, including a massive billing fraud against MTN and an international identity theft syndicate.
Ghanaian Social Media Personality Extradited to US in $8 Million Fraud Case
Ghanaian influencer Frederick Kumi has been extradited to the US to face charges in an $8 million romance scam targeting elderly victims using AI-generated identities.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede Details How Cybercriminals Stole N7.2 Million from Judge’s Account
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede shares how the commission swiftly recovered N7.2 million for a judge after cybercriminals drained her child's education savings.