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Presidency exposes fraudulent account setup by fake government official
The Presidency reports that Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew used forged documents to create a fraudulent CBN account while masquerading as the head of a non-existent government agency.
Presidency Clarifies Non-Existence of Economic Advisory Council
The Presidency has officially dismissed claims regarding a fake Presidential Economic Advisory Council and warned the public against a con artist named Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew who forged official documents.
Presidency clarifies Gbajabiamila role amid bribery accusations from Adeniyi Adeyemi
The Presidency has rejected bribery claims against Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, confirming that the accuser, Adeniyi Adeyemi, operated a fictitious agency and is currently facing criminal charges for forgery and impersonation.
Presidency Confirms Criminal Charges Against Fake Presidential Council Official
The Presidency has confirmed that Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who posed as a director-general for a non-existent government agency, faces criminal prosecution for forgery and fraud.
Nigerian National Charged Over Alleged $12 Million Investment Fraud
Usie Otukpa Osang appeared in an Abuja court to face charges of orchestrating an $12 million cryptocurrency investment scam targeting an Australian investor.
Niger State Liquor Board Targets Fraudsters Issuing Counterfeit Receipts
The Niger State Liquor Licensing Board is investigating a ring of fraudsters issuing fake receipts and spreading false allegations against the agency to disrupt new accountability reforms.
Director Carl Rinsch Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Netflix
Filmmaker Carl Rinsch was sentenced to 30 months in prison for misappropriating $11 million in Netflix production funds for personal investments and luxury purchases.
Filmmaker Carl Rinsch Receives Prison Term for Netflix Fraud
Director Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for misusing $11 million in production funds intended for a Netflix science fiction series.
EFCC renews prosecution of former Kaduna councillor for N16 million fraud
The EFCC has re-arraigned former Kaduna councillor Theophilus Madami for an alleged N16.08 million pasta fraud, with the court ordering his remand pending a bail ruling.
Investor Testifies Against Couple in N740 Million Fraud Case
A prosecution witness details how she lost N58.1 million in a bitter kola export scheme tied to a N740 million fraud trial involving a couple and their companies.