Africa
British-Nigerian hacker pleads guilty to $6m fraud in US court
Idris Dayo Mustapha, 33, was part of a hacking ring that infiltrated email and brokerage accounts of US firms between 2011 and 2018, causing losses worth $6m (£4.7m)
BBC
Results for "Internet fraud scam"
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Crime
EOCO issues alert on rise in cheque fraud
EOCO said traders and business entities who are most vulnerable to this form of fraud should ensure due diligence is carried out when doing business.
DL News
Courts
Court issues bench warrant for the arrest of three businessmen over fraud
The accused persons are to appear before the court and answer to the conspiracy, fraud and issuing of dud cheque charges against them
GNA
US
70 Indian graduates sue the US government over H-1B denials based on employers’ fraud
The plaintiffs—employed through a training program for foreign graduates of US colleges and universities—say they didn’t knowingly engage in fraud despite their employers’ actions.
The Economic Times
US
Lawyer accused of creating fake clients to get loans and gamble '24/7', claims ex-husband manipulated her
According to the suit, the lawyer allegedly spent $10 million in loans for fake clients to fund a Las Vegas lifestyle for six months.
Business Insider
Europe
British solicitor who defrauded clients of £1.7M jailed
Bilmes pleaded guilty to seven charges of fraud. Between November 2014 and October 2017 he dishonestly appropriated £1,767,322 from the client account of his firm.
Law Society Gazette
Europe
UK: Lawyer jailed for 12 years after private prosecution for fraud
Stephen Jones, 63, senior partner at London firm Jirehouse Partners, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to two counts of fraud by abuse of his position of trust as a solicitor
Law Society Gazette
US
US: Founder of cyberfraud prevention company sentenced to prison for defrauding investors
Mr. Rogas, who was primarily responsible for the company’s fundraising activities is also accused of personally benefiting from approximately $17.5 million of investor funds.
DL News
Africa
Nigeria: Interpol arrests 75 suspected cyber criminals linked to Nigeria's Black Axe Cult
The coordinated operation targeted Black Axe cells - one of Nigeria's mightiest criminal groups - as well as others from West Africa.
AllAfrica
Africa
US Court sentences former aide of Nigeria’s state Governor to five years in prison over fraud
Abidermi Rufai attempted to steal nearly $2.4 million from 12 US agencies, including about $500,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
DL News
Africa
Three Nigerian men charged for allegedly defrauding entities, including US universities
The three, Olabanji Egbinola, Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo, and Donald Ikenna Echeazu are facing charges of wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft.
DL News
US
The Trump Organization has been charged with tax fraud. What could that mean for the former president’s company?
The former president himself has not been charged by prosecutors, but they say investigations are ongoing.
DL News
Opinion
Copyright permissions granted libraries in Ghana: An exposition of Section 21 of the Copyright Act 2005 (Act 690)
Libraries are of utmost importance in our society. Its impact causes a ripple effect across generations and therefore a needed resource in our communities. However, in light of benefitting from the resources of the library, there is the nee...
Anita Natekie Nartey
Courts
High Court grants Abu Trica GH¢30m bail in extradition case
The court ordered that he produce two justified sureties as part of the bail conditions.
DL News
Courts
Nigerian man held in Ghana over alleged human trafficking
Dimaro, who faces a charge of human trafficking, pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say he promised the group legitimate jobs but later exploited them in cybercrime operations, including romance scams.
DL News
Courts
Court bails businessman in GH¢250k excavator fraud case; two suspects on the run
The complainant, Imoro Alhassan, a scrap dealer from Twifo Praso, told police he was approached in October 2025 by Eugene Ofosu, who claimed his “boss”, Richard Adomako, had five excavators available for sale as scrap.
DL News
Courts
Man in court for defrauding Immigration officer; granted GH¢30k bail
Presiding judge Nana Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo ordered that one of the sureties be justified. The accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of defrauding by false pretences and is scheduled to reappear on October 30, 2025.
DL News
Courts
Teacher in court for allegedly defrauding nurse of GH¢90,000
Okine pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah. The court granted him bail of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, pending trial.
DL News
Business
GCB Bank alerts public to fake “AfriQuantumX” investment scam
In a public notice released on Tuesday, September 16, GCB made clear: “GCB Bank PLC warns the public against fake ‘AfriQuantumX’ investment post.”
DL news
Courts
Kumasi Court jails man 35 years for $50,000 currency conversion scam
According to court records, Lawal received $50,000 from the complainant on July 27, 2023, claiming he would convert the money into Ghana cedis. Instead, he disappeared with the cash, failing to deliver on the agreement.
DL News