Tag: Cybercrime

A Soldier, 26 Others Arrested For Alleged Cyber Crime

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A serving military corporal in Lagos State, Lance Corporal Ajayi Kayode has been arrested for alleged Internet fraud. Kayode was arrested in the Lekki axis of the state by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The soldier, who was arrested alongside 26 others, said he was still learning “yahoo yahoo” (Internet fraud) from his friends when he was nabbed. He confessed that his friends, who were teaching him, had told him that cybercrime was the best way to make quick money hence his involvement. EFCC spokesperson, Mr Dele…

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11 Nigerians Indicted For Allegedly Committing Fraud In the United States

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11 Nigerians have been arraigned over $6m alleged bank fraud in the United States of America. This is happening two weeks after six other Nigerians were indicted for alleged involvement in over $6m Internet fraud. According to a statement by the US Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey, the defendants are Sulaiman Dosunmu, 39; Tunde Adeowo, 40; Muritala Adeowo, 55; Ayanniyi Alayande, 47; Ahmmed Ponle, 41; Margiettu Kamu, 34; Rafiat Sarumi, 36; Babatunde Oke, 40; Adekunle Owolabi, 49; Olayinka Olaseinde, 42; Olugbenga Oyedele, 47. According to US Attorney, Craig Carpenito,…

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