Describing cryptocurrencies as the new typology of economic crimes, Bawa said criminals now elect to transact or receive illegal money such as ransom in digital currencies.

Addressing reporters in Abuja, Kogi State Commissioner for Information Kingsley Fanwo said it may jettison its decision to sue the EFCC if they tender a public apology.

This article by Erasmus Ikhide roundly calls out the National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Kola Ologbondiyan, accusing him of going against the cardinal principle of his profession, Journalism, which mandates that facts must be sacred, as a result of his allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of partisanship and ...

“When your children in school stop asking you for money, or start driving expensive cars, parents should ask questions. Unfortunately, some parents support these youths in internet fraud. They say, it’s oyinbo money,” he said.

He said, “Real estate is the highest avenue through which corrupt Nigerians launder proceeds of crime. When I heard of your committee, I thought this was an opportunity to work with the representatives of the people, to discuss how we can deal with this issue.”

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has accused lawyers of frustrating investigations by filing fundamental rights suits against the commission when their clients are served with invitation letters. “As a lawyer, you cannot stop a law enforcement agency from carrying out its statutory duties,” he said. Bawa spoke at ...