To victims of fraud in the US, Spain, and Switzerland, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has repaid a total of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81.
It is demonstrating its dedication to combating financial and economic crimes with this gesture.
As part of its mission to ensure justice and restitution for victims of fraudulent acts, the EFCC transferred the monies it had seized from local scammers to the overseas victims.
Utilizing the opportunity, the commission reaffirmed its commitment to apprehend financial offenders and retrieve stolen property, emphasizing that such actions enhance Nigeria’s reputation in the international battle against financial crimes.
The EFCC is a prominent force in the battle against corruption, and this most recent recovery and compensation highlight its commitment to protecting fraud victims both domestically and abroad.
In a statement posted on its X handle, the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, who conducted the handover yesterday in Jabi, Abuja, said, “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.”
Olukoyede added that it is evidence to the world that Nigeria is not a shelter for financial crimes and represents the administration’s dedication to both good governance and economic stimulation.
He went on to speak. “We are here to show that the Nigerian federal government, acting through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is prepared to take all necessary steps to stop financial crimes from occurring within our system. Following one, it is necessary to look into the involvement of assets, trace, recover, and, if required, prosecute.
We restore the victims—we don’t only recover them. Our purpose for being here this morning is to honor individuals who suffered because of financial and economic misdeeds. Knowing that returning the victims to their homes is the most appropriate course of action after the proceeds of crime have been recovered is crucial.
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Along with cash, real estate and automobiles are given to Americans, Swiss, and Spanish nationals at the same time.
Maria Higon Velasco, the acting ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, was given $1,300 for the victim, Maria Del Rosario San Jose, along with proof that N30 million had already been sent to the Spanish Embassy in Nigeria.
Florent Geel, Senior Political Officer, First Secretary, Embassy of Switzerland, received $100,011.43 on behalf of a victim from Switzerland, while Charles Smith, Legal Attache, FBI, Embassy of the United States, received $7,344; N7,963,483.35 and $4,470.00 worth of Bitcoin cryptocurrency on behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, which was then transferred to a victim, Maria Jesus Brockell.
