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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Anti-Corruption

May 28, 2026

Google employee Michele Spagnuolo charged with insider trading

As alleged, Mr Spagnuolo violated the duties he owed to Google and used its confidential business information to make more than $1.2 million in trading profits on Polymarket.

Michele Spagnuolo
May 26, 2026

Court to deliver judgement in EFCC’s forfeiture case against ex-AGF Malami July 6

The anti-graft agency is seeking forfeiture of the properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.

Abubakar Malami
May 25, 2026

NSCDC arrests suspect over alleged N3 million online vehicle fraud in Edo

He said the suspect confessed to receiving N277,000 as his share from the proceeds of the alleged fraud.

NSCDC officials on duty used to illustrate the story
May 25, 2026

Chinese firms Inner Galaxy, Jiuxing Integrity shut down for allegedly financing terrorism in Nigeria

“The stolen steel was subsequently recycled into commercial products such as nails and roofing sheets,” the NSCDC statement said.

Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd
May 24, 2026

NDLEA nabs Chinese grandmother at Lagos airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle synthetic cannabis into Nigeria

The suspect travelled from Malaysia to Thailand and subsequently to Nigeria through the UAE.

NDLEA
May 24, 2026

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock sentenced to 500 months in jail

Aimee Bock has been sentenced to 500 months in prison for her lead role in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded child nutrition programme.

Aimee Bock
May 24, 2026

Cooper County R-IV School board VP Ashley Benny convicted of wire fraud

Ashley Benny has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in a wire fraud scheme. Under federal statute, she is subject to up to 20 years in prison without parole.

Cooper County R-IV School District
May 24, 2026

U.S. CDC supervisor Gwendolyn Brandon convicted of stealing agency funds

Ms Brandon agreed to resign from the CDC, never apply for federal government employment again, and not seek to do business with the federal government as a contractor.

U.S. CDC building
May 24, 2026

Regions Bank to pay $5 million to resolve civil liability over PPP loan

Regions Bank allegedly approved forgiveness of a PPP loan obtained by an individual through Regions Bank, but the PPP loan was not eligible for forgiveness.

Regions Bank
May 24, 2026

Real estate investor Mordichai Weiss pleads guilty to $230 million fraud

In total, Mr Weiss obtained approximately $229.6 million in loans from multiple financial institutions through this scheme.

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