EFCC chair charges, professionals, Nigerians in the Diaspora against aiding corrupt officials’ money laundering activities
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede urged Nigerians abroad, especially professionals, to stop aiding corrupt officials in transferring stolen wealth overseas. He highlighted the roles of lawyers, accountants, and real estate professionals in facilitating illicit financial flows, as noted by Global Financial Integrity and Transparency International. Speaking at a forum in Canada, he lamented slow judicial processes and delayed asset repatriation. Olukoyede emphasized the importance of international partnerships, citing cooperation agreements with agencies in Canada, Spain, Germany, and South Korea. He also detailed internal reforms within the EFCC, including specialized units, asset declarations, and policies to enhance transparency and combat corruption. He stated that recovered funds are channeled into national programs. The chairman cited the EFCC's recent achievements, including thousands of convictions, significant financial recoveries, and asset forfeitures.
