Tinubu Lauds EFCC As FBI Thumbs Up Nigeria in Global Sextortion Crackdown
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a letter from the Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in a global crackdown on sextortion crimes against minors, as recognized by the FBI. The commendation follows a letter from FBI Director Kash Patel to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, acknowledging the commission's contribution to Operation Artemis, a joint investigation that led to the arrest and extradition of two Nigerian suspects in August 2026.
Tinubu's administration has been actively working on financial integrity and anti-corruption efforts, which have resulted in Nigeria being removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and the European Union's high-risk financial jurisdictions list. The president emphasized the importance of strong institutions, effective law enforcement, and international cooperation in building a secure environment for legitimate businesses and investment.
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