The US Secret Service has released a Most Wanted Fugitives list naming 32 people sought in connection with financial crimes and cyber fraud, according to Legit.ng. The publication says the list includes names and photographs and that rewards for information leading to arrests reach as high as $10 million. The announcement highlights the agency’s focus on fraud-related investigations and financial enforcement. No further operational details were provided in the feed.

On June 7, 2026, a complaint was filed by Hassan Muhammad and Jibril Hassan in Gombe State, alleging that armed individuals broke into their homes and stole mobile phones. Following this, police have reportedly dismantled an eight-member criminal syndicate linked to armed robbery and internet fraud, according to Tribune Online.

Nigerian police have seized criminal assets valued at more than ₦2 billion and arrested fugitives as part of a global crackdown, according to PM News. The National Central Bureau also facilitated investigations into over 43 financial crime cases and received at least 15 cybercrime referrals from INTERPOL partner bureaus worldwide, highlighting expanded international cooperation against financial and cybercrime networks.

The inauguration of the Centre for DNA Forensics and Investigation was marked by a statement from Mbah addressing criminals, asserting that they can run but cannot hide. He praised President Tinubu for implementing state police and other reforms. The Attorney General of the Federation described the centre as a significant contribution to national security, while the Inspector General of Police noted its potential to enhance investigative capabilities.

The Nigeria Police has launched a new app called Vigilant aimed at helping citizens report and fight cybercrime, according to TechCabal. However, the launch has raised questions about its usefulness given that several fraud reporting channels already exist in the country. Critics are questioning whether the app will bridge gaps in fraud recovery or repeat the pattern of past police technology initiatives that were underutilised and failed to achieve their intended impact.

The police in Gombe have arrested eight suspects linked to a robbery and internet fraud syndicate. Authorities are actively pursuing additional members of the alleged group who remain at large, and investigations into the case are ongoing.