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We’ll Begin Prosecuting Massive Financial Scams by Banks and Top Officials—EFCC

Elizabeth OkandejibyElizabeth Okandeji
September 10, 2024
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We’ll Begin Prosecuting Massive Financial Scams by Banks and Top Officials—EFCC
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it would soon start prosecuting bank executives and senior bank employees for financial crimes.

At the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference, which the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) hosted in Abuja on Tuesday, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, the chairman of the EFCC, made this statement.

Olukoyede stated that the Commission had completed its investigations and obtained all required evidence to back up the accusation.

He stated that some of the most significant and mind-boggling financial crimes were committed through the banking system.

“We shall stop folding our arms. We need to do something extreme to get everyone on board and make them do the right thing.

“In a system where there are no sanctions, that system will not survive,” according to him. The chairman of the EFCC advised the CIBN to increase the regulatory control of its employees to ensure that they follow professional norms of conduct.

He stated that the Commission’s investigations into financial crimes involving members of the profession revealed widespread disdain for regulation, which raised concerns about impunity.

“On our part, the EFCC is dedicated to collaborating with the institute and the financial services sector by enforcing anti-money legislation and combating cyber-crime both internally and outside.

“It is my hope that you will all look at yourselves in the mirror and leave this place with renewed commitment to professionalism and determination,” he told the crowd.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the conference’s topic is ‘Accelerated Economic Growth and Development, the State of Play, and the Way Forward’.

In Essence

Financial institutions play a critical role in the economy, and unchecked fraud or unethical behavior within the banking system can undermine economic growth, investor confidence, and public trust. By taking decisive action, the EFCC aims to set a precedent that financial misconduct will not be tolerated, especially at the highest levels.

Chairman Olukoyede’s statement that some of the most significant and mind-boggling financial crimes” are committed within the banking system points to the need for increased scrutiny and regulatory oversight.

The involvement of high-ranking officials in such crimes suggests that internal controls and accountability mechanisms within banks may not be functioning as effectively as they should.

The call for the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) to strengthen its regulatory control underscores the importance of professionalism and ethics in the sector.

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