Fraud
4 LAS News stories tagged “Fraud”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
EFCC finalises forfeiture of $163,592 linked to US fraud case
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has completed the seizure of $163,592 recovered from a fraud scheme involving an impersonator, according to Premium Times.
LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 10:08 WAT · 1 source
INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III secures two arrests in Nigeria and recovers $105 million across Africa
INTERPOL announced the detention of two suspects in Nigeria for phishing, business‑email compromise and an investment‑fraud scheme, within Operation Serengeti III that saw 1,462 arrests and over $105 million recovered across 21 countries.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 16:46 WAT · 4 sources
EFCC arraigns six individuals in separate fraud and theft cases worth over N160 million
On 22 October 2026 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought six suspects before court over alleged land, insurance and cyber‑theft offences totalling more than N160 million, highlighting intensified anti‑corruption efforts.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 11:45 WAT · 2 sources
US Mission in Nigeria Confirms Visa Fees Are Non‑Refundable, Warns Against Fraudulent Schemes
The United States Mission in Nigeria used its official X account to reiterate that visa application fees are not refundable, regardless of approval or refusal, and advised applicants to rely on official government sources and avoid third‑party scams.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 18:16 WAT · 4 sources