Efcc news in port harcourt

Here are some recent news updates from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt:

Recent Arrests and Investigations

  1. June 2022: The EFCC arrested 15 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly stealing over 1,000 metric tons of crude oil worth N1.2 billion.
  2. May 2022: The Commission arrested a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Nsima Ekere, for alleged corruption and money laundering.
  3. April 2022: EFCC operatives arrested a suspected fraudster, Chukwuemeka Nwosu, for allegedly defrauding several individuals of over N100 million.

Convictions and Sentencing

  1. June 2022: A Port Harcourt High Court convicted and sentenced a former Director of Finance in the Rivers State Government, Ibiam Ude, to 10 years imprisonment for embezzling N1.2 billion.
  2. May 2022: The EFCC secured the conviction of a former Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Iche Ndu, for corruption and money laundering.
  3. April 2022: A Port Harcourt Federal High Court sentenced a suspected fraudster, Chidi Okoroafor, to 10 years imprisonment for stealing N100 million.

Other Developments

  1. June 2022: The EFCC launched a new anti-corruption campaign, "Operation Sting", aimed at tackling corruption in the oil and gas sector in Port Harcourt.
  2. May 2022: The Commission partnered with the Nigerian Navy to tackle oil theft and other economic crimes in the Niger Delta region.
  3. April 2022: The EFCC inaugurated a new office in Port Harcourt, aimed at enhancing its operations and tackling corruption in the region.

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive. For the latest information, I recommend checking the official EFCC website or reputable news sources.