By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro)
Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed the agency’s successful tracking of N7 billion suspected to be proceeds of money laundering to a religious organization’s account.
During a public event addressing youth, religion, and anti-corruption efforts, Olukoyede revealed that a larger investigation into a N13 billion fraud led to the discovery of N7 billion linked to the religious organization’s bank account.
Despite facing a restraining order preventing further investigation, the EFCC remains committed to recovering the stolen funds, emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in anti-corruption initiatives and the role of religion in fostering ethical behavior.
The event also marked the launch of the Interfaith Preaching and Teaching Manual, developed by the Interfaith Anti-corruption Advisory Committee, and the EFCC’s Fraud Risk Assessment Prevention and Control Project for government entities.
