The Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, on Thursday said it recovered over N57m
from suspected fraudsters in the South-West between February and
September 2016.
The Zonal Head, EFCC, Mr. Akaninyene
Ezima, explained that apart from the amount, 80 suspects were arrested
during the period, while six vehicles were seized. He added that eight
of the suspects have been charged to courts.
“During the period, we also
received over 200 petitions out of which 123 are under investigations.
We recovered N57, 316, 607. 15.
“For us, the recovered money indicates a
steady progression in our activities and commitment to the commission’s
mandate. For the record, the Ibadan zone is not limited to official
corruption cases.
We are at the advanced stages in the investigation of
some advanced free fraud cases and other forms of infractions.”
While appealing to members of the public
for cooperation, the anti-graft agency said the fight against
corruption and financial crimes needed consistent information on the
activities of fraudsters.
* Story is by Punch
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