EFCC takes on money launderers, arrests over 200
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Kano Zonal Office has smashed a gang of money launderers and arrested 280 suspects.
The Zonal Head of the Commission Kano Regional Office, Akaninyena Azima said: “the suspects were arrested for crimes of cybercrimes, money laundering, black money, wash-wash, foxy scheme and mmm, among others.” He noted that they are currently pursuing 51 cases of various offences in courts, while investigation into several cases is neared completion.
“The commission has observed that such crimes take place during weekends when banks are not operating, so by improving the response system of the banks, the banks can avert any attempt by such criminals to steal from someone’s account,” he said.He said, “We have held programmes in two television stations and a radio station in Katsina state where we sensitised public on how these fraudsters operate and discouraged them not to engage in such activities.
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