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Cybercrime
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US Implements Global Visa Restrictions to Curb Cybercrime and Sextortion
The U.S. has introduced a new visa ban targeting international cybercriminals and sextortionists following a year where online scams cost Americans over $10 billion.
Frisco Resident Charged in Federal Indictment for $300,000 Romance and Email Fraud
A 45-year-old Texas resident, Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, faces federal indictment for allegedly defrauding a US government agency of $300,000 through a complex romance and email scam.
Global Cyber Scam Syndicates Traffick 300,000 People Annually, Says NAPTIP
NAPTIP reveals that 300,000 people are trafficked into global cyber-scam hubs annually, prompting the agency to launch new nationwide awareness campaigns and crackdown efforts against digital criminal networks.
Federal High Court Dismisses Uncertified Evidence in Sowore’s Defamation Case
The Abuja Federal High Court has rejected uncertified defense documents submitted by Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing cybercrime trial regarding social media posts about President Bola Tinubu.
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.