A Nigerian suspected of being in charge of a network of internet
scammers, stealing around $60m (£45m), has been arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
According
to the international police organisation, the 40-year-old Nigerian
known as 'Mike', the head of an international criminal network behind
thousands of
online frauds was arrested in a joint operation by INTERPOL and the
Nigerian Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
The Nigerian national is believed to be behind
scams totalling more than USD 60 million involving hundreds of victims
worldwide. In one case a target was conned into paying out USD 15.4
million.
The network compromised email accounts of small to medium
businesses around the world including in Australia, Canada, India,
Malaysia, Romania, South Africa, Thailand and the US, with the financial
victims mainly other companies dealing with these compromised accounts.
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Some celebrities just didn't cut in at the this year's VMAs . From bad
fancy dress costumes, nude bodysuits to bizarre wigs, the award red
carpet was flooded with fashion flops. Continue to see more photos.
Last night Nicki Minaj and singer Ariana Grande turned heads and eyes as
they simulated receiving oral sex from male dancers during a sporty
performance at the MTV Video Music Awards 2016.
Top Nollywood actresses are currently in Maryland, USA, shooting a new
movie titled 'Ladies First', which is being directed by Daniel
Ademinokan. Patience Ozokwor, Rita Edochie, Ini Edo, Ebube Nwagbo,
Treasure and Tracy Daniels, former professional footballer John Fashanu,
comedian Jedi Ayo and others are seen in BTS photos shared via
Instagram. More photos after the cut
The Nigerian Airforce has released a statement reacting to claims by
Boko Haram members that the Nigerian Airforce fighter jets during it's
operations, killed some of the abducted Chibok girls in the sects camp.
A Nigerian Gay man David Ukre, who hails from Warri, Delta state, got married to his white partner Eric T. Shoen in New York, on Saturday July 30th. See more photos of David and his new husband, as you continue.
The Kardashian/Jenner clan stepped out in style to celebrate Kylie's
early 19th birthday party. In attendance were; Kris Jenner and her
toyboy Corey Gamble, Kourtney Kardashian and her ex/baby daddy Scott
Disick, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie's boyfriend Tyga, Hailey Baldwin and
other friends. See more photos after the cut
A Japanese plastic surgeon Katsuya Takasu who says he's fallen in love
with the Nigeria's Under 23 team at Rio Olympics has promised to give each
player of the squad $30,000 if they win Gold, $20,000 if they win silver
and $12,000 for bronze.