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flag Nigeria’s EFCC reported 4,111 convictions in 2024, cracking down on fraud and recovering assets amid global cooperation.

flag Nigeria’s EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede reported 13,000 convictions in 22 years, including 4,111 in 2024, highlighting progress in combating financial crime. flag Speaking at a Washington D.C. forum, he stressed that reforms in governance, rule of law, and business environment are vital to reduce investment risks across Africa. flag The EFCC has strengthened transparency through investigations, asset recovery, and advisory services, while cracking down on fraud, including 58 Ponzi schemes, 792 cyber fraud arrests in one day, and the $500 million Crypto Bridge scam. flag The agency has also recovered properties and supported Nigeria’s exit from the FATF grey list. flag International cooperation with agencies like the FBI and Canada’s RCMP continues to bolster efforts against cross-border financial crime.

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