Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC Hands Over $22,000 Recovered From Convicted Nigerian Fraudster To FBI
The EFCC, Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, recently handed over $22,000 recovered from a convicted Nigerian fraudster to the FBI. The fraudster, Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju, was sentenced to two years in prison for identity theft and impersonation. The money was ordered by the court to be restituted to Olanrewaju’s victim in the United States. The handover ceremony in Lagos reaffirmed the EFCC’s commitment to combating crimes. The FBI expressed gratitude for the recovered funds, especially from crimes like Business Email Compromise (BEC), which severely impact businesses in the US. Both agencies emphasized the importance of their collaborative efforts in fighting cybercrime. The ceremony was attended by officials from both the EFCC and FBI.
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