the crimes that bind 2020

Traditional ruler lands in EFCC net over land scam in Ibadan

"One of the counts read, 'That you, Chief Olagoke Samson Amoo-Onidundu on or about the 19th August, 2020, at Ibadan within the Ibadan Judicial Division of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N2million from one Oluwagbemi

Police announces formation of Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT to replace SARS

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 that SWAT will fill the gaps left by SARS whose main role was tackling violent crimes especially armed robbery and kidnapping.

EFCC announces FBI academy alumnus, Chukkol, as acting chairman

of Port Harcourt Zonal Command in 2020," Uwujaren further noted that Chukkol has participated in several special operations with international law enforcement organisations and maintains a close relationship with Law enforcement agencies such

Magu: Pastor Omale breaks silence on alleged laundering of funds for suspended EFCC boss

NAN had published a report of the Presidential Committee on Audit of Recovered Assets (PCARA), which probed assets recovered by the EFCC from May 2015 to May 2020.

Naira Marley's former lawyer convicted

The EFCC arraigned Oreagba on November 12, 2020, before Justice Sherifah Solebo of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja on corrupt demand and obtaining by false pretence charges.

Ghana sentences six to death for coup attempt

State prosecutors alleged that the group had planned to organize protests, ostensibly to topple President Nana Akufo-Addo's government ahead of the 2020 general elections.

US to slam visa ban on Hong Kong officials over rights abuse

In 2020, Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong to quell the protests.

BREAKING: Cubana Chief Priest arrives court for arraignment over naira abuse

"That you Okechukwu Pascal sometime in 2020, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed

Cardinal sentenced to 5.5 years in Vatican fraud trial

He was moved to lead the department that deals with the creation of saints, before abruptly resigning in September 2020, after being informed of an investigation against him.

Hushpuppi reportedly pleads guilty

"Abbas' plea agreement, which involved crimes allegedly perpetrated by North Korean state sponsored hackers, was heavily redacted and many of the filings in the case remain sealed."

Yahoo: Internet fraud training school proprietor jailed 10 years in Uyo

Count two reads: "That you IKEMESIT EDET IK between May 2020 and December 2023 in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court did take possession total sum of Fifteen Million Naira Only (-N=15,000,000.00) which you knew forms proceed

Naira Marley to know fate on shocking EFCC evidence

Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has adjourned till May 13, 2020, ruling on the admissibility of "shocking evidence" against Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley.

Yuletide: FG declares Dec. 25, 28, Jan. 1 public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday 25 and Monday 28 December 2020 as well as Friday, January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively.

Governor Akerodolu Inaugurates Indigenous Security Outfit, Amotekun (Photos)

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Governor Akeredolu assured that with a workable synergy among the leadership of the security agencies and that of Amotekun, a water-tight strategy capable of arresting crimes even before they occur

3 popular security officials who are currently on trial for criminal charges

Alhaji Ibrahim Magu Magu was the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from December 9, 2015, to July 10, 2020.

IGP Bans FSARS, Other Police Tactical Squads From Routine Patrols (Photos)

The IGP notes that the FSARS and other Police Tactical Squads remain a critical component of the Force in confronting prevailing and emerging violent crimes in the country.

EFCC to arraign Cubana Chief Priest on Wednesday for abuse of Naira

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against popular Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event

2 Lebanese Who Attempted To Smuggle $890,000 Out Of Nigeria Caught & Jailed (Photos)

The charge against the second convict read: "That you Dina Jihad Khali on the 1st August, 2020 at Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, Port Harcourt within the jurisdiction of this court did fail to make a declaration to the Nigeria