Frauds & Scandals

EXCLUSIVE: AGF Malami Gives Banks, MTN 14-Day Ultimatum To Pay CBN’s N5.87bn Fine

“The Office of the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice hereby request that the said amount referenced hereto are to be paid into the: Account Name: FGN ASSET RECOVERY ACCOUNT, Account No: CBN 0020054161191, Currency: Naira,” read the letter, personally signed by Malami September 6, 2018/Sahara Reporters […]

SEC Charges Former President of Tennessee-Based Company for Deceiving Investors as to Role of Two Convicted Criminals in Oil Investment Scheme

5/9/2018/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission charged the former president of a Tennessee-based energy company with concealing from investors that two convicted criminals ran the company and led a $15 million oil investment scheme affecting more than 150 investors. The SEC’s complaint alleges that the former president of Southern […]

SEC Charges Cannabis Investment Fund and Founder in Fraudulent Scheme

September 5, 2018/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a Texas-based investment fund and its founder with defrauding investors with false promises of massive returns in cannabis-related businesses.  The SEC also issued an alert to warn retail investors about marijuana-related securities offerings. The SEC’s complaint alleges that Greenview […]