The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently held a meeting with senior compliance staff from Kwara and Kogi States to discuss the issue of banks aiding financial crimes.
During the meeting, the Zonal Commander, Michael Nzekwe, warned banks and compliance officers to stop shielding customers who are involved in financial malpractices.
He emphasized that these officials hold sensitive positions and are key to the fight against economic and financial crimes.
Nzekwe also advised financial institutions to adhere strictly to bank rules and regulations, carry out due diligence, and report suspicious transactions to the commission.
He stressed that major fraud, especially money laundering, is often committed with the connivance of bank officials, and urged them to help keep fraudulent customers on the radar.
The meeting aimed to educate banks on new trends in cybercrime and seek areas of further collaboration as stakeholders in the battle against financial crimes.
Article updated 6 days ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
