How EFCC Arrested Religion Sect Involved In Money Laundering For Terrorists
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- February 1, 2024 --
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By Bunmi Onakan
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the anti-graft agency has uncovered a religious sect involved in money laundering for terrorists.
This revelation was made during a dialogue on ‘Youth, Religion, and the Fight against Corruption’ in Abuja on Wednesday.
Olukoyede also revealed that the EFCC traced the proceeds of a N7 billion fraud to another religious organization.
He emphasized that the agency has identified various religious organizations, institutions, sects, and bodies engaging in money laundering in the country.
One specific religious body took legal action against the EFCC to shield its leader after laundered money was discovered in its bank account.
The EFCC chairman mentioned that the religious organization obtained a court injunction, preventing the Commission from inviting, arresting, or prosecuting its leader. However, he did not disclose the names of the implicated religious organizations.
Olukoyede asserted the commitment of the EFCC to recover the stolen funds, despite the challenges faced in dealing with religious leaders and traditional rulers involved in corrupt practices.
He shared a specific case involving over N30 billion defrauded from Nigeria, with N7 billion linked to a particular religious body. Upon sending a letter to the leader of the religious organization, the EFCC faced a legal restraining order hindering their efforts to invite the leaders and recover the money.
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