By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) continue to achieve landmark performance as Kano/Jigawa Area Command recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit financial flows with the interception of over N653 million worth of undeclared foreign currencies at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was announced on Monday, 8…
By Femi Anamelechi The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of one Abdullahi Haladu, before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna Metropolis for land fraud. He was prosecuted on an amended three-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and cheating…
By Femi Anamelechi Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has severally been under the weight of heavy criticism from Nigerians for the way he ran the affairs of the Apex Bank with many calling for his fast Prosecution for financial impropriety and corruption. It was therefore no surprise that the…
By Femi Anamelechi Nigeria Custom Service has been commended by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) International Service Specialist for its unwavering commitment and resilience in safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime through strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven operations. This recognition follows the recent recovery of 12 luxury vehicles by the RCMP Liaison Office in…
By Femi Anamelechi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has continued to look for more effective and proactive ways in its determination to fight cyber criminals in Nigeria. It is in line with this desire that the anti crime Agency and the French government have signed a strategic collaboration to further encourage and support…
By Femi Anamelechi The Retired Brig. Gen. Buba Mohammed Marwa (MFR) led war against Drug and related trafficking has continued to launch onslaughts against the die- hard criminals as the eagle eyes of men of the Agency has intensified the fight against the illicit activities. The ever resilient and committed operatives of the National Drug…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reaffirmed its commitment to combating financial crimes at a high level workshop on money laundering, held at the EFCC Academy. The workshop, which brought together key security agencies, focused on strengthening strategies for detecting and preventing illicit financial activities. Participants included representatives from the NCS, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU),…
As part of the renewed fight against financial impropriety the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Ahmed Kuru and four others for allegedly defrauding Arik Airline of N76 billion and another $31.5 million. The other four defendants are a former Receiver Manager…
