During a recent event, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, returned €5,100 obtained from criminal activities to the Spanish ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell. The money had been seized from a Nigerian scammer who defrauded a Spanish victim, Heinz Uchtmann, with the assistance of the Spanish Police.
In a statement released by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, Olukoyede highlighted the prevalence of global criminal activities surpassing even the wealth of the tech industry. He emphasized the necessity for international collaboration and partnerships among countries and law enforcement agencies due to the borderless nature of cybercrimes.
Olukoyede reiterated the EFCC’s dedication to creating a hostile environment for corrupt individuals in Nigeria. He emphasized the need for joint efforts in combating financial crimes that transcend national borders. In response, Sell commended the cooperation between the EFCC and the Spanish Police, expressing satisfaction in witnessing the positive outcomes of their joint endeavors for the benefit of their citizens.