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“Suspended EFCC Chairman, Bawa in our custody for questioning” ― DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) said the suspended Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has arrived at its office for questioning. Bawa is at the DSS office over allegations of abuse of office brought against him.
The Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Suspended EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa “The DSS has invited Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the EFCC and he arrived a few hours ago. “The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him,” he said. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the indefinite suspension of the EFCC Chairman from office. A statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation said the suspension was to allow for a proper investigation into his conduct while in office. The statement said the suspension followed weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against the suspended EFCC boss. It directed Bawa to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director of Operations in the commission, The statement said the director would oversee the affairs of the office of the chairman, pending the conclusion of the investigation. Recall that former president Muhammadu Buhari appointed Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bawa took over from Mohammed Umar who was then in acting capacity since July 2020 after the suspension of Ibrahim Magu over allegations of corruption.

Tinubu suspends EFCC Chairman, Bawa Indefinitely

President Bola Tinubu has sent Abdulrasheed Bawa, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on an indefinite suspension, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr George Akume said on Wednesday. According to a statement, the suspension is to allow for an unhindered investigation into weighty allegations made against Bawa. Suspended EFCC Chairman It read, “Mr Bawa has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations in the Commission, who will oversee the affairs of the Office of the Chairman of the Commission pending the conclusion of the investigation,” the statement said. See the full statement below: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION
14th June, 2023 PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU SUSPENDS BAWA INDEFINITELY FROM OFFICE AS CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR, has approved the indefinite suspension from office of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. 2. This follows weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him.
3. Mr Bawa has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations in the Commission, who will oversee the affairs of the Office of the Chairman of the Commission pending the conclusion of the investigation. Willie Bassey
Director, Information

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Fayemi speaks on EFCC probe over alleged N4bn fraud

The executive governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has broken his silence over the investigations of EFCC over an alleged N4bn fraud. According to the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, he is not under any form of investigation over an alleged N4 billion fraud as reported.

Fayemi debunks reports on alleged N4 billion fraud. Photo credit: Google Source: Google In a statement that was released by the Head of the Fayemi Media Office, Abuja, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, stated emphatically, that “no such allegation was raised during his conversation” with officials of the anti-graft agency. According to the statement, the visit of Kayode Fayemi to the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Ilorin, Kwara State, was to answer a few questions about a petition filed by some group of people who wanted to tarnish his image. The statement read, “We would like to address the concerns surrounding the invitation and subsequent visit of Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, to the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. “Last month, Dr. Fayemi received an invitation from the Ilorin office of the EFCC regarding a money laundering petition against him. It was during the height of the preparations for the change of government, with many activities and programs lined up as part of the event. “A key member of the APC, Dr Fayemi was already committed to playing important roles at these events and his non-appearance would have impacted them significantly. Understanding the significance of his commitments at that time, Dr. Fayemi duly notified the EFCC of his willingness to cooperate but requested a more suitable date for his appearance.” It added, “We firmly believe that Dr. Fayemi’s visit has provided answers to the agency’s inquiries regarding the petition. However, should there be a need for further clarification, Dr. Fayemi stands ready to cooperate fully. “We wish to note, too, that contrary to the news that made the rounds about a purported N4b fraud case against Dr. Fayemi, no such allegation was raised in his conversation with the EFCC. “All he did was respond to a frivolous petition from a faceless group, the so-called Ekiti Patriotic Coalition, which we strongly believed is a front for some anti-Fayemi politicians, who are trying to soil the former governor’s good name and image.”

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“They placed armoured tanks to scare us” – SSS blocks EFCC officials from accessing their Lagos office

Reports online allege that officials of the State Security Service (SSS) has on Tuesday morning prevented officers of the EFCC from entering their office in Ikoyi, Lagos. Correspondent of the news outlet, Premium Times reported that officers of the anti graft agency along Awolowo Road, Ikoyi were denied access into the facility by the SSS officials.

SSS blocks EFCC officials from accessing their Lagos office. Photo Credit: DSS. Source: Google. “They even placed an armoured tank just to scare us away,” one EFCC official told a reporter. Although what seems to be the problem isn’t, at the time of filing this report, clear, it is however alleged that there has been a longstanding feud between the two agencies over the ownership of the building.

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Mompha debunks report of re-arrest by EFCC (Video)

Popular businessman, Ismaila Mustapha, widely known as Mompha, debunks reports of his re-arrest and subsequent arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of money laundering amounting to N6 billion. In a live video streamed on his verified Instagram account on Friday, Mompha clarified that he had not been arrested contrary to reports.

He further substantiated his statement by engaging in playful activities and dancing to Timaya‘s song “Sweet Us,” aiming to demonstrate his freedom and refute the inaccurate reports of being in the EFCC’s custody.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) Additionally, Mompha released a statement titled “Idan was not arrested by EFCC; 33BG is not in EFCC custody,” calling on the EFCC to refrain from conducting a trial by media. He clarified that he is not under the EFCC’s custody and will appear in court on July 3, 2023. Mompha’s statement on alleged re-arrest “IDAN WAS NOT REARRESTED BY EFCC; 33BG IS NOT IN EFCC CUSTODY Contrary to the recent publication in most media platforms in Nigeria that I, Mompha was rearrested by the EFCC. I want to use this medium to expose the corrupt and mischievous commission again that I was neither rearrested nor am I in the custody of the EFCC. This assertion by the EFCC is laughable because I am currently not in Nigeria more or less rearrested either in Nigeria. I hereby urge the commission to desist from this insensible media trial and stop misleading people through the press/media that I am in your custody and would produce me before the Court on the 3rd of July. It has now become very clear that the only motive of the EFCC is to witch-hunt me and use my name MOMPHA to trend anytime they are looking for cheap media relevance. One would think Mompha would be the least of their worries during this period of change in government, and occupy themselves with task of going after the corrupt politicians who are impoverishing the ordinary Nigerians. I want to thank my teeming fans and well wishers, who are concerned about my wellbeing and safety and I want to assure you all that I and my family are fine and currently enjoying ourselves in Dubai, away from the intimidation and harassment of the EFCC and the corrupt Nigeria judicial system.” Watch the video below …

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“Be legit like Hilda” – EFCC charges Nigerians as it celebrates Guinness World Record-breaking chef

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) celebrates record-breaking chef, Hilda Baci, as it urges youths to embrace legal means of making wealth.Advertisement The anti-graft agency took to their social media page to react to the sensational chef, Hilda Baci breaking the Guinness world record for marathon cooking.

It would be recalled that Hilda had embarked on a four-day cooking marathon during which she broke the 2019 record that was previously set by an Indian chef Lata Tondon, by cooking for 100 hours. Reacting to this, EFCC joined Nigerians to celebrate as it urged youths to be legit as Hilda and make good choices.

“Today the Eagle is proud to Rejoice With Hilda Bassey for the Sacrifice Of giving her generation a Voice By breaking Guinness record Price Be legit like Hilda, make the Choice,” it wrote.

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Mompha re-arrested by EFCC on alleged N6bn money laundering

Popular Instagram celebrity Mompha has been reportedly re-arrested by EFCC over an alleged N6 billion money laundering. Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has confirmed the arrested of Ismaila Mustapha, better known as Mompha.

Recall that in 2022, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, declared Mompha wanted The anti-graft agency arraigned Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd, for alleged fraud and accused the socialite and his company of N6 billion fraud in 2022. In a new development, it has been reported that Mompha has been re-arrested by EFCC on same count, money laundary. However, Justice Dada has revoked the N25 million bail variation granted to Mompha and issued a bench warrant for his arrest due to his failure to appear in court.

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Crossdresser, 32 others arrested by EFCC over alleged internet fraud

A crossdresser known as Owoseni Gabriel and some thirty-two other accomplices have been arrested over an alleged internet fraud. According to the report, the operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stormed their vicinity and arrested a man posing as a woman, and 32 others for their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud. The crossdresser identified as Gabriel was arrested alongside his other accomplices; Salaudeen Hammed, Akinsanya Olamilekan, Olamofe Joshua, Akindele Saheed, Damilare Micheal, Patoki Ayomiku, Olakunle Ismail, Babalola Ayomide, Afolabi Olaibola, Abiodun Olayinka, Samuel Ogunyemi, Adebayo Olarewaju, Abdul-Fatai Olawale and Hassan Ayofe. Others are Samson Jeremiah, Kolawole Afeez, Owoseni Gabriel, Makinde Oluwasegun, Daniel Seun, Adefolahan Isreal, Olusegun Emmanuel, Olawore Micheal, Hammed Raheem, Micheal Tunde, Francis Chibundu, Jesse Oluwatobiloba, Adenekan Ayotunde, Qudus Adeyi, Sulaimon Oladimeji, Kayode Sunday, Daniel Owosine, and Boluwatife Gbolahan. Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Camry 2005 model, a Toyota Camry 2009 model, mobile phones, and laptop computers.

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EFCC vows to hunt down ‘corrupt’ public officials from May 29

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announce plans to pursue corrupt departing public officials after May 29.

The EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, in a recent interview with Daily Trust on Friday, made this known in his statement. While he did not disclose the identities or number of public officials who would be subjected to the law, Bawa indicated that the commission is currently investigating at least two ministries for fraudulent conduct related to procurement processes. “Currently, we’re investigating two ministries where double payments were made. In one of the ministries, the double payments, cumulatively, were about 20 contracts of over N4bn. “These were contracts that were done way back 2018, and then some group of people, so bold, came up with the same narration. “They moved the documents from the file, forged them, and then of course in conspiracy of some civil servants, raised vouchers and pay. How can that happen if we have digitalised procurement processes?” Bawa queried. He also reacted to calls for his sacking by some civil society organisations. Bawa said, “It is on record that I am the first sitting EFCC chairman to go to court and testify, not once, not twice or three times. We now have some group of people that were paid, we know the people that are paying them, coming up with all sorts of gang-ups. “We are following due process and the rule of law. The court had made a pronouncement, we have appealed that, and there is a stay of execution, what do you expect? We move on!” He observed that in recent months, the agency had put forth a greater effort than ever before to standardize the operational activities of the EFCC, stating that despite opposition, the EFCC would persist in carrying out its beneficial initiatives. “And God willing, come May and June, we are going to make some huge arrests and commence huge prosecutions of people. “And for those people that are not leaving in May, whenever they are leaving, we will be waiting for them to ensure that justice is done,” he added.

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EFCC nabs 21 suspected yahoo boys in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 14, 2023, arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters (yahoo boys) in Abuja.

The suspects, alongside their properties, were paraded by the agency in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja, following “actionable intelligence on their alleged internet-related fraud activities.” Taking to Twitter to share the information, the EFCC disclosed that “more than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars” were recovered from the suspects. The statement reads: “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, March 14, 2023 arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects include Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola and Elijah Simon. Others are Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas Aminu, Damilare James and Christopher Simon. Also arrested include Mohammed Abdulhamid, Ifeanyi Bosah, Ayuba Aminu, Godwin Terkura and Victor Ademola.
They were nabbed in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja, following actionable intelligence on their alleged internet-related fraud activities
More than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects.
They will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.” See post below;

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