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Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over ...
In July 2024, Linus Williams was arrested by the Nigerian Police [5] following allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, internet-related crimes, and terrorism funding. [6] The charges also include aiding internet fraud and money laundering through his cryptocurrency ventures. [7]
An executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has escaped custody in Nigeria, where a criminal investigation has been launched against the platform accused of being used for money laundering ...
The Nigerian government denied the bribery allegation and defended the prosecution as following the rule of law. Gambaryan’s health deteriorated as his court case dragged on. The court in Abuja denied him bail twice after a judge ruled he was a flight risk and that he should remain at the Kuje prison in the capital city.
By Camillus Eboh. ABUJA (Reuters) - A Nigerian court on Thursday adjourned a money laundering trial against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and two of its executives to May 17 after a lawyer for ...
Cryptocurrency-related companies are not forbidden in Nigeria. [7] The legal status of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria is ambiguous, unlike other countries where there is a clear ban. [2] According to a study by price tracker CoinGecko, Nigeria became more interested in cryptocurrencies than any other country in Africa.
Obinwanne Okeke (born November 9, 1987) also known as Invictus Obi is a Nigerian entrepreneur and convicted fraudster who is currently serving a ten-year prison sentence in the United States for internet fraud that caused $11M losses to his victims. [1]
ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigeria has filed tax evasion charges against cryptocurrency platform Binance and is seeking an international arrest warrant for the company's regional manager for Africa who fled ...