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Cybercrime
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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.
EFCC Boss Discloses How Scammers Stole N7.2 Million from a Judge
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode shared the story of a judge who lost N7.2 million to cybercriminals, highlighting the urgent need for legal reform regarding AI evidence and stronger cooperation against financial fraud.
BBC Investigation Reveals Instagram Hosting Advertisements for Child Sexual Abuse Material in India
A BBC investigation has discovered that Instagram is hosting paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India, linking users to Telegram channels where such content is sold.
International crackdown on drug-facilitated sexual assault rings exposes 156 individuals
A major global operation involving multiple nations has led to the identification of 156 individuals and the dismantling of networks facilitating drug-related sexual assault.
International task force identifies 156 involved in drug-facilitated sexual assault operation
A multinational police operation named Project Medusa has successfully identified 156 people involved in drug-facilitated sexual assaults orchestrated through online misogynistic networks.
Abuja Court Sets Bail for Critic Charged with Defaming Senate President Akpabio
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted N5 million bail to Garus Gololo, who is standing trial for allegedly defaming Senate President Godswill Akpabio on social media.
Kebbi State Government Denies Claims of Emerging Terrorist Factions
Kebbi State officials have categorized reports of a new terrorist group as false, identifying the suspects instead as a cybercrime syndicate.