fishing expedition
Coverage of fishing expedition in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Court Stops EFCC's Planned Probe of Oyo Finances, Faults 'Fishing Expedition'
A Nigerian court halted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) planned investigation into Oyo's finances, citing it as a 'fishing expedition.' The decision contrasts with prior judicial rulings that emphasized restraint in limiting anti-corruption agencies' statutory duties, referencing a 2024 Supreme Court judgment affirming their investigative powers.
- Court stops EFCC’s planned probe of Oyo finances, faults ‘fishing expedition’
A court halted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating Oyo state's finances, citing the probe as a 'fishing expedition.' This decision contrasts with prior judicial rulings that urged restraint in limiting anti-corruption agencies and references a 2024 Supreme Court judgment affirming their investigative powers.
- Jennifer Siebel Newsom calls DOJ probe ‘fishing expedition’ in awkward interview
Jennifer Siebel Newsom and her husband are under investigation by federal prosecutors. Jennifer Siebel Newsom referred to the investigation as a 'fishing expedition' during an interview.
- Newsom says he’s on Trump’s ‘hit list’ as Justice Department interviews governor’s friends
Gavin Newsom claims President Donald Trump has placed him on a political 'hit list' and directed federal investigators to conduct a 'fishing expedition' to find a crime against him. Newsom stated federal agents have interviewed his friends and former employees but not him or his partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, directly.