Nigeria's EFCC investigates and prosecutes financial crimes — fraud, money laundering, advance fee fraud, and corruption. It can freeze accounts, seize assets, and prosecute before the Federal High Court.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is established under the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004. It is the primary agency for combating financial and economic crimes in Nigeria. The EFCC's mandate covers: advance fee fraud (419 scams), cybercrime, money laundering, tax evasion, subsidy fraud, bribery and corruption. It has power to: investigate, arrest suspects, apply for court orders to freeze bank accounts and seize assets, and prosecute offenders before the Federal High Court. You can report financial crimes to the EFCC through its website (efcc.gov.ng), by email, telephone, or by visiting any EFCC zonal office. Whistleblower reports can be made anonymously. The EFCC also operates the Eagle Eye Initiative for online fraud reporting. Common consumer fraud — e.g. being defrauded by a company — may also be reported to the EFCC alongside the FCCPC.
A victim of an online investment scam loses ₦500,000. She reports to the EFCC with bank transaction records. The EFCC traces the account, freezes it pending investigation, and files charges against the suspects.
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