General News of Thursday, 24 September 2026

Source: www.mynigeria.com

₦1.233trillion recovered,10,872 convictions secured in 34 months - EFCC

According to the EFCC, it received 49,673 petitions during the period According to the EFCC, it received 49,673 petitions during the period

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it recovered N1.233 trillion between October 1, 2023, and July 31, 2026, under the chairmanship of Ola Olukoyede.

The commission disclosed this in a video posted on its official X account on Thursday, highlighting its activities over the 34-month period.

"₦1.233 trillion in recoveries in just 34 months. This is the legacy of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede," the commission said.

According to the EFCC, it received 49,673 petitions during the period, describing petitions as "the entry point for EFCC action."

It added that from these, "39,615 cases were investigated. 14,476 cases were filed in court. And those investigations led to 10,872 convictions."

The commission said the figures reflected its efforts in tackling various forms of financial crime, spanning "advance fee fraud, cybercrime, money laundering, bank fraud, and economic governance fraud."

It further noted that behind each figure was a concrete investigative process.

"Behind every number is a case investigated, a financial trail uncovered, and public resources recovered to keep pushing the fight against economic and financial crimes forward," it said.

The EFCC concluded the video with a simple message: "The work continues."

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