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Hushpuppi gets another lawyer in Los Angeles
As the alleged fraud case against Ramon Abbas proceeds to Los Angeles in California, Gal Pissetzky, his attorney, will be supported by another top rated lawyer, Vicki Podberesky.
Why Hushpuppi must remain in detention – US court
The United States Court sitting in Illinois has given five major reasons for the continued detention of Ramon Abbas, the Nigerian Instagram celebrity accused of fraud.
Suspended EFCC chief accuses AGF of frustrating extradition of ex-oil minister, others for trial
Embattled acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has responded to allegations that he frustrated the extradition of a former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke and other fugitives to face trial in Nigeria.
Chicago lawyer insists he remains Hushpuppi’s attorney
Against court records, Gal Pissetzky, the top Chicago lawyer hired to defend Ramon Abbas, who is facing wired fraud charges in the United States, has insisted that he remains his attorney in Los Angeles.
Grand jury indicts Woodberry for ‘wire fraud’
Olalekan Ponle, a Nigerian held in the United States for alleged multi-million-dollar fraud, has been indicted by the grand jury, a group of lawyers empowered to conduct legal proceedings and investigate potential criminal conduct.
How FBI tracked Hushuppi’s ally Woodberry via WhatsApp, iPhone
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, popularly known as Woodberry, was nabbed through details accessed from his WhatsApp, iPhone and Bitcoin transactions, court documents reveal.
NIDCOM: Hushpuppi’s ‘fraud, show-off’ has dented Nigeria’s image
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, has lamented the effect of cyber crime on the image of Nigeria.
Ibrahim Magu became a law unto himself – ex-DSS director
A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, says the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, became a law unto himself and refused to submit to constituted authority.
FBI: Hushpuppi attempted to dupe Premier League club of £100 million
Alleged international fraudster, Ramon Abbas aka Ray Hushpuppi, on Friday made his first court appearance in an American court where the Federal Bureau of Investigation alleged that he attempted to dupe an English Premier League football club of £100m (N48.4bn).
Dubai Police extradite Hushpuppi, Woodberry to US
Dubai Police have announced that popular Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Raymond Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi and Olakekan Jacob known as woodberry have been extradited to the United States.
Dubai Police hand over Hushpuppi to FBI in US
Dubai police Thursday handed over a suspected internet scammer and an Instagram influencer, Raymond Abbas, aka Hushpuppi, to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, in the US.
US declares six Nigerians wanted for cyber crime
The government of the United States of America has declared six Nigerians wanted for their involvement in business email compromise schemes.
Ibrahim Magu tasks media on transparency
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has called on the media to continue to partner with the Commission in the fight against corrupt practices in Nigeria by being transparent in their reportage.
US indicts six Nigerians over $6 million fraud
The United States on Tuesday exposed six Nigerians over alleged internet fraud worth more than six million dollars.
George Floyd: We’ll evaluate evidence – US
The United States says it will compile and evaluate information obtained from witnesses in the killing of a black man, George Floyd.
FBI chief orders internal review of Michael Flynn investigation
Christopher Wray, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), said on Friday he has ordered an internal review of the investigation into President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
EFCC blasts US Senator over attempt to block $320 million Abacha loot
The attempt by a United States lawmaker to block the return of $320 million Abacha loot to Nigeria has been resisted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
FBI arrests 13 Nigerians over $30 million cyber fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has arrested thirteen Nigerians, over alleged $30 million money laundering scheme in the United States.
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