The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reimbursed fraud victims in the US, Spain, and Switzerland a total of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81.
The gesture demonstrates its dedication to combating financial and economic crimes.
The EFCC’s dedication to guaranteeing justice and reparations for individuals impacted by fraudulent activities included transferring the money that was obtained from local scammers to the overseas victims.
In order to bolster Nigeria’s reputation in the international battle against financial crimes, the commission took the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to finding financial criminals and retrieving stolen property.
The EFCC’s commitment to safeguarding local and foreign victims of fraud is demonstrated by this most recent recovery and restitution, which further solidifies its position as a key player in the battle against corruption.
The Commission’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, who conducted the handover yesterday in Jabi, Abuja, said in a statement on its X handle that the event “is a demonstration of the federal government of Nigeria and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the fight against corruption and financial crimes.”
Furthermore, according to Olukoyede, it is evidence of the administration’s dedication to economic stimulation, good governance, and proving to the world that Nigeria is not a sanctuary for financial crimes.
He went on to say as much. Through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, we are here to show that the Nigerian federal government is prepared to take all necessary steps to stop financial crimes from being committed within our system. Additionally, after one has occurred, it is necessary to look into the assets involved, track, recover, and, if need, prosecute.
In addition to recovering, we also restore the victims. Our purpose for being here this morning is to return the victims of financial and economic crimes. Restitution to victims is the most responsible course of action after the proceeds of crime have been recovered.
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Along with cash, homes and cars belonging to Americans, Swiss, and Spanish nationals are also given over.
The $1,300 (one thousand three hundred dollars) and proof of N30 million that had already been deposited to the Spanish Embassy in Nigeria were given to Maria Higon Velasco, the acting ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, to be given to a victim named Maria Del Rosario San Jose.
On behalf of a victim from Switzerland, Florent Geel, Senior Political Officer, First Secretary, Embassy of Switzerland, received $100,011.43; on behalf of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, Charles Smith, Legal Attache, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, Embassy of the United States, received $7,344; N7,963,483.35 and $4,470.00 in Bitcoin cryptocurrency.
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