Report Suspicious Transactions to us—EFCC Tells Banks

February 15, 2019
Nigerian Banks

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, has asked financial institutions in the country to report any suspicious transactions to the agency.

Mr Magu made this appeal on Friday, February 15, 2019 at a meeting with Compliance Officers of banks in Benin City, Edo State.

The EFCC boss, who was represented by Mailafia Yakubu, Benin Zonal Head of the commission, said based on information at the disposal of the anti-money laundering organisation, politicians may want to use banks for illicit transactions before, during and after the elections.

“Once the transaction is above the stipulated threshold, you have a duty to report to us. We want to warn you not to be used by politicians. So be circumspect,” he said.

The acting chairman also warned the bank officials to desist from disclosing information to suspects wanted by the EFCC who operates accounts with them.

“There were times that the commission requested banks to place no debit on some accounts; instead of doing that, you call the suspects and say come and withdraw your money because the EFCC want to PND your account.

“We want to tell you that we are watching you. You have to stop it or face prosecution,” Mr Magu said at the meeting.

It will be recalled that the commission had on Thursday, February 14, 2019 similarly warned operators of Bureau De Change in the city of antics of politicians who may want to engage in vote buying through illicit transactions.

Modupe Gbadeyanka

Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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