The Lagos State government has collaborated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) , its real estate regulatory body to combat fraudulent activities in the real estate sector. The partnership…
X-raying Fraud in OOH Media Buying: Why brands must prioritise media monitoring and compliance — Philip Odiakose
Introduction: Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising has long been a cornerstone of brand promotion, but with the digital shift, the industry has encountered new challenges, including fraudulent practices. This article aims to explore the landscape of fraud in Out-of-Home (OOH) media buying,…
Man arraigned for fraud, 3 arrested for armed robbery, Police arrest traffic robbers and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Man arraigned for alleged N20m fraud in Lagos (Punch) A 47-year-old man, Erivona Yoma, was arraigned…
Police arrest man for allegedly printing, distributing fake Police ID Cards
The Police in Lagos State have arrested a man, who allegedly paraded himself as a Police officer before commercial motorcyclists, whom he allegedly defrauded the sum of N670,000. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to…
Police arrest traffic robbers, Man nabbed with solar panels, 2 remanded for murder and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Lagos police arrest 4 suspected traffic robbers (Punch) Police operatives in Lagos State have arrested four…
Police arraigns man for theft, man stabs friend to death, ex-convict remanded for rape and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Man arraigned for stealing tricycles, phones in Lagos (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday…
Man bags 2 years imprisonment for N1.8m visa fraud
A Kaduna Chief Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday sentenced a 40-year-old man, Michael Timothy, to two years imprisonment for N1.8m visa fraud. Trial Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, sentenced Timothy without option of fine after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Emmanuel stated…
44-year-old pastor docked over alleged N352k ‘‘special prayer’’ fraud
A 44-year-old man, David Eludi, who allegedly obtained the sum of N352,000 from a woman under false pretences, has been dragged before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant, said to be a pastor, was arraigned on a three-count…
Businessman docked over alleged N7.5m fraud
A 40 -year-old businessman, Isaiah Gabriel, was on Wednesday arraigned in a Kaduna High Court over an alleged N7.5m fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna branch, charged Gabriel with fraud. The EFCC counsel, Nasiru Salele, told the…
Rep. George Santos, indicted on fraud charges, faces House expulsion vote
Indicted Republican George Santos’ brief career in the US House of Representatives could come to an end on Friday, when fellow lawmakers are due to vote on whether to expel him over criminal corruption charges and accusations of misspending campaign…