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Crypto Fraud, Scams And Ponzi Schemes: Legal Remedies For Victims

Nigeria faces a mounting crisis as digital asset fraud schemes have defrauded citizens of nearly ₦911 billion between 2000 and 2023, with recent collapses like CBEX affecting hundreds of thousands of victims. As cryptocurrency transactions shift from formal banking channels to peer-to-peer networks, Nigerian regulators struggle to balance innovation with investor protection in an increasingly complex digital financial landscape.

Nigeria Criminal

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Corruption Nobody Warns You About: What International Organisations Must Understand Before Entering Nigeria

When international organisations and their advisers turn their attention to Nigeria Africa's largest economy and most populous nation the word "corruption" invariably enters the conversation early.

Nigeria Criminal

Gresyndale Legal

Mauritius Criminalises Ecocide

On 18 April 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 (Act No. 3 of 2026) came into force.

Mauritius Criminal

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ENS

European Union’s Landmark Anti-corruption Directive Sets Unified Rules On Offences And Sanctions

On April 21, 2026, the Council of the European Union gave its final approval to the so-called “Anti‑Corruption Directive”, completing the European Union’s first comprehensive and binding criminal law framework...

European Union Criminal

SR

McDermott Will & Schulte

The Doctrine Of Bona Fide Purchaser For Value Without Notice And Its Limits In The Face Of Illegality: An East African Perspective

Worldwide Criminal

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ENS

Corporate Criminal Liability In Ethiopia: Attribution Triggers And Board-Level Response

Ethiopia Criminal

5A Law Firm LLP

Understanding The Mortgagee's Power To Sell A Mortgaged Property: Key Lessons From Akindele v. Abe (2021) 17 NWLR (Pt. 1804) 1

Nigeria Criminal

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

AI-driven Catfishing: The Rise Of Sophisticated Romance Scams

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

From Discovery To Enforcement: Recovering Digital Fraud Proceeds Through Nigeria's Legal System

Nigeria Criminal

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Attempted Suicide And The Law In Nigeria: The Way Forward

Nigeria Criminal

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Fraud Risk Governance

South Africa Criminal

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

Can A Law Enforcement Agency Charge A Defendant With Stealing And Retention Of Proceeds Of Crime Based On An Investment Gone Wrong? A Review Of The High Court Of Lagos State's Ruling Delivered By Honourable Justice Rahman Oshodi In F.R.N -v- James Adebayo Ojo (Charge No.:ID/23183C/2023) On 10 October 2025

Nigeria Criminal

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Nigeria's Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) And Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Landscape: A Q&A

Nigeria Criminal

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Is Compliance Failure A Crime? Lessons From The Efcc's Prosecution Of Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha

Nigeria Criminal

Syntegral Legal Practice

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Webinars

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

Recorded on 2 Jul 2025 | 11:00 AM

Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management and Response Strategies for International Businesses in Africa

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Stren & Blan Partners

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 3:00 PM

(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

IC

In-House Counsel Worldwide

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 9:00 AM

(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Crime

AI Debt In Banking: The Hidden Liability That Can Trigger Regulatory Shock

Banks are rapidly deploying artificial intelligence across critical functions like credit decisioning, fraud detection, and customer engagement, but beneath the efficiency gains lies a growing risk: AI debt.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Mauritius Criminalises Ecocide

On 18 April 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 (Act No. 3 of 2026) came into force.

Mauritius Criminal

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ENS

March Policy Trend Trail

This comprehensive review examines Nigeria's major policy developments introduced in March 2026, spanning tax reform, education verification, humanitarian protection, health regulation, climate risk management, security...

Nigeria Government

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Tunde & Adisa

What The General Laws Amendment Bill Means For South Africa

South Africa Accounting

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ENS

Attempted Suicide And The Law In Nigeria: The Way Forward

Nigeria Criminal

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Supreme Court Of Appeal Clarifies When Forfeiture Proceedings Are Truly "Pending" Before The High Court

South Africa Litigation

E

ENS

Corporate Ethics: Enhancing Business Integrity In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Why Confidentiality Is The Lifeblood Of Mediation

Nigeria Litigation

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Is Compliance Failure A Crime? Lessons From The Efcc's Prosecution Of Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha

Nigeria Criminal

Syntegral Legal Practice

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White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

AI Debt In Banking: The Hidden Liability That Can Trigger Regulatory Shock

Banks are rapidly deploying artificial intelligence across critical functions like credit decisioning, fraud detection, and customer engagement, but beneath the efficiency gains lies a growing risk: AI debt.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

High Court Confirms That Misrepresentation Can Invalidate A Mutual Separation Agreement

The Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town has delivered an important judgment on the consequences of failing to disclose material conflicts of interest before concluding a mutual separation agreement.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges

Crypto Fraud, Scams And Ponzi Schemes: Legal Remedies For Victims

Nigeria faces a mounting crisis as digital asset fraud schemes have defrauded citizens of nearly ₦911 billion between 2000 and 2023, with recent collapses like CBEX affecting hundreds of thousands of victims. As cryptocurrency transactions shift from formal banking channels to peer-to-peer networks, Nigerian regulators struggle to balance innovation with investor protection in an increasingly complex digital financial landscape.

Nigeria Criminal

Syntegral Legal Practice

Development Of Property Technology In Nigeria: Regulatory Compliance For Online Real Estate Platforms.

Nigeria Real Estate

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Can Misconduct In Arbitration Invalidate An Award?

Nigeria Litigation

Aceris Law

EFCC Harassment Allegations Arise From Shell Contract Dispute

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Piercing The Corporate Veil In Nigeria: When Courts Ignore Separate Legal Personality

Nigeria Commercial

Regville

The Corruption Nobody Warns You About: What International Organisations Must Understand Before Entering Nigeria

Nigeria Criminal

Gresyndale Legal

March Policy Trend Trail

Nigeria Government

TA

Tunde & Adisa

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Webinar | Combating Cybercrime In Namibia (Video)

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ENS

ENSafrica Forensics Webinar Series | Combating Financial Crime In Uganda (Video)

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ENS

International Fraud Awareness Week (Video)

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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