EFCC convictions in Kaduna send 8 young men to jail or fines over cybercrime. TAJ Bank fraud leads to N1bn scam, BMW, and iPhone forfeited to government
EFCC convictions in Kaduna have led to the sentencing of eight young men involved in cybercrime, money laundering, and bank fraud, following a major crackdown by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Justice R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court handed down sentences after the accused—Abdulrasheed Dayyabu, Abdulrahman Salim, Abubakar Ali Uba, Falalu Tanko, Ishaq Haruna, Muhammad Faisal, Muhammad Sani Ahmed, and Hassan Umar—pleaded guilty.
Each faced separate charges under the Money Laundering Act. Their crimes ranged from fraudulent transfers to identity theft and illegal fund retention.
One standout case involved Falalu Tanko, who retained \$3,000 from online scams. He received a three-year sentence or a ₦300,000 fine. His BMW 3 Series and iPhone 13 Pro were also seized.
TAJ Bank’s report triggered the investigation. Over ₦1 billion was fraudulently moved through its agency banking platform.
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The EFCC convictions in Kaduna are part of the agency’s tougher digital enforcement strategy. The EFCC vowed to keep intensifying its fight against online and financial crimes.
