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EFCC repatriates $120,000, N70.6 million to U.S., Spanish citizens scammed by Yahoo Boys
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Court strikes out defamation suit against Dele Farotimi
The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has dismissed the defamation suit filed against activist and writer, Dele Farotimi. The case, which had attracted significant attention, was formally discontinued following the request of the complainant, Afe Babalola, and the intervention of influential figures, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo. […]
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Bento Africa CEO Ebun Okubanjo resigns amid EFCC fraud investigation
Bento Africa, a Nigerian HR-tech platform providing payroll and human resource solutions, is facing uncertainty following the resignation of its CEO, Ebun Okubanjo. The decision, announced on January 30, 2025, comes amid serious financial controversies and challenges in scaling the business in Africa. Bento has paused all transactions, leaving stakeholders questioning its future. Read also: […]
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Sowore rejects police bail as officers search for alleged crime scene on Google
Sahara Reporters publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has refused to pay bail for an offence he insists he did not commit. Meanwhile, police officers reportedly searched the Internet to determine the exact location of the alleged incident. On Monday, Mr Sowore, accompanied by his lawyers Marshall Abubakar and Deji […]
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Namibia’s ex-first lady Monica Geingos issues warning as scammers use AI photos of her face to deceive citizens
On Thursday, Monica Geingos, Namibia’s former First Lady, took to X via the account @FirstLadyNam3 to warn the public about an alarming rise in fraudulent schemes using her manipulated image and voice. In the video message, Geingos addressed the growing threat of AI-powered scams that have targeted both her and other high-profile figures, urging the […]
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Nigerian hackers breach UnitedHealthcare database to steal 120 million Americans’ private data
A group of Nigerian hackers gained access to the UnitedHealthcare database and stole over six terabytes of private information and private health records belonging to 120 million Americans who were insured by the company according to a lawsuit filed by 60 affected Americans on Wednesday. In February 2024, the hackers gained access to UnitedHealthcare’s computer […]
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Nigeria-based AI ‘Brad Pitt’ scams French lady of €830,000 in romance fraud
In a shocking revelation on the TF1 program Sept à Huit, Anne, a 53-year-old French interior designer, shared how she was duped out of €830,000 by a man she assumed to be Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. The scam began innocuously but escalated into a financial and emotional catastrophe. Anne’s ordeal started in February 2023 during […]
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INTERPOL names Nigeria’s Police cybercrime unit best in Africa for 2024
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has been recognised as the Best Cybercrime Unit in Africa for 2024 by the INTERPOL Cybercrime Directorate, based in Singapore. The award highlights the NPF-NCCC’s exceptional efforts in combating cybercrime and improving public safety online, placing it ahead of 54 other African nations. In 2024, the NPF-NCCC […]
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Websprix executives Dawit Berhanu, Mekdes Aklilu face money laundering charges in Ethiopia
Ethiopian prosecutors on December 27, 2024, announced serious financial crime charges against two prominent figures from Web Sprix IT Solutions PLC: Dawit Berhanu Ambaye, the General Manager, and Mekdes Aklilu Temesgen, the board chair. The duo were facing allegations of tax evasion, money laundering, and facilitating illegal imports. Read also: Safaricom Ethiopia launches 4G in […]
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U.S. Judge reverses bail decision for alleged fraudster Bobo Chicago over concerns he will flee to Nigeria
U.S. District Judge John F. Heil III has overturned the previous ruling granting bail to Bolanle Bombata, also known as Bobo Chicago, after FBI prosecutors presented compelling evidence that he posed a significant flight risk. This decision follows the U.S. government’s swift appeal of the initial bail grant. On 26 November, Magistrate Judge Beth […]
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NBS earmarks N35 million for cybersecurity measures after website breach
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has allocated N35 million for “Capacity Building on Cybersecurity and Data Centre Management” in its 2025 budget, nearly two weeks after hackers breached the bureau’s website. The cyberattack on December 18 raised concerns about the bureau’s digital security and led to the allotment of tens of millions of naira […]
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FBI most-wanted Nigerian cybercriminal Abiola Kayode extradited to U.S. from Ghana over multi-million dolllar email scam
Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian who had been on the FBI‘s Most Wanted Cyber Criminal List, has been extradited from Ghana to Nebraska, United States. This came after he was indicted in August 2019 for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Nebraska, said in a statement on Thursday that […]
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Law enforcement seeks arrest of 601 bank customers tied to N11bn Flutterwave breach
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to arrest 601 bank customers linked to a significant breach involving Flutterwave, a leading fintech company. This announcement was made yesterday following an investigation into a technical glitch that allowed unauthorised transactions totalling N21.2 billion ( $21.2 million) between October 12 and 13, 2023. Read also: Kenya govt […]
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PalmPay partners with NFIU to combat financial fraud, support Nigeria’s digital economy
Nigerian fintech business PalmPay will work with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and other government agencies to combat financial fraud and use technology to fortify the nation’s digital financial ecosystem, a statement by the fintech company said on Friday. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by Chika Nwosu, PalmPay’s the Managing Director, […]
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