Jul 2, 2026

EFCC Hunts 61-Year-Old Ekiti Native in Major Forgery and Fraud Probe

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in news

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Abuja, Nigeria – July 2, 2026 — In a fresh escalation of its crackdown on financial crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olusegun Ola Osinkolu, a 61-year-old indigene of Ekiti State, wanted over his alleged involvement in conspiracy, forgery, and obtaining money by false pretence.

The anti-graft agency released the notice today via its official channels, including a detailed wanted poster featuring Osinkolu’s photograph.

According to the statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity, the public is urged to assist in locating the suspect, whose last known address is 3, Chucks Onyebuchi Street, Lekki Phase 1, Victoria Island, Lagos State.

While specific details of the alleged offences remain under wraps as the investigation continues, the charges point to sophisticated financial maneuvers commonly associated with advance fee fraud, document forgery, and deceptive schemes designed to extract funds under false pretences.

Nigeria’s EFCC has intensified efforts in recent years against such crimes, which erode public trust, drain economic resources, and tarnish the country’s international reputation.

Osinkolu’s case emerges against a backdrop of high-profile EFCC operations targeting individuals across various sectors.

The agency’s Benin Zonal Directorate and other commands have been active in pursuing similar matters, reflecting a broader strategy to deter white-collar crime amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges, including inflation, unemployment, and youth vulnerability to scam networks.

The EFCC has called on anyone with credible information about Osinkolu’s whereabouts to come forward without hesitation.

Contacts include the Commission’s offices in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja.

Additional channels are the dedicated hotline 08093322644, email info@efcc.gov.ng, or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.

This public appeal underscores the EFCC’s reliance on community intelligence in an era where suspects can leverage mobility, urban anonymity, and digital tools to evade detection.

Rewards or protections for informants are often part of such operations, though none were explicitly detailed in today’s notice.

At 61, Osinkolu’s declaration highlights that financial crimes are not confined to youthful “Yahoo boys” but can involve seasoned individuals with established networks and addresses in affluent areas like Victoria Island.

This case invites reflection on the systemic factors enabling such alleged activities—weak verification processes in transactions, the allure of quick gains, and gaps in inter-agency coordination.

For residents of Lagos and Ekiti, where Osinkolu has ties, the notice may spark local vigilance and discussions about community complicity or protection in fraud cases.

Nationally, it reinforces the EFCC’s role as a key institution in President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s anti-corruption drive, though critics sometimes question the pace of prosecutions and high-profile convictions.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities emphasize that Osinkolu remains innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The EFCC’s proactive wanted list serves as both a deterrent and a call to collective responsibility in safeguarding Nigeria’s financial integrity.