The latest form of terrorism and corruption and this is a growing concern affecting all nations in the 21st century,” Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said on Monday at the Commission’s Head Office, Wuse II, Abuja, while playing host to a delegation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI led by George Piro.
Mr Magu, while speaking through the Director of Operations, Mohammed Abbah, said the anti-graft agency in partnership with international agencies will leave no stone unturned in tackling menace as it posed a big threat to the global world.
“Petitions evolving from cyber crimes have been on the increase on the EFCC website. These scams are being duly investigated by the Cyber Crimes Unit with a view to bringing culprits to justice”, he said.
The anti-graft chief stressed the need for more international partners to tackle cyber crimes.
He appreciated the FBI for its “invaluable” support to the commission and called for sustained partnership.
In his remark, Mr Piro who was excited to visit Africa for the first time, said the visit to Nigeria was borne out of the outstanding performance of the EFCC.
“The main purpose of my visit is to acknowledge the exemplary role EFCC has played and to thank you for the continuous partnership that has resulted in mutually beneficial rewards in the fight against corruption.
The latest form of terrorism and corruption and this is a growing concern affecting all nations in the 21st century,” Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said on Monday at the Commission’s Head Office, Wuse II, Abuja, while playing host to a delegation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI led by George Piro.
Mr Magu, while speaking through the Director of Operations, Mohammed Abbah, said the anti-graft agency in partnership with international agencies will leave no stone unturned in tackling menace as it posed a big threat to the global world.
“Petitions evolving from cyber crimes have been on the increase on the EFCC website. These scams are being duly investigated by the Cyber Crimes Unit with a view to bringing culprits to justice”, he said.
The anti-graft chief stressed the need for more international partners to tackle cyber crimes.
He appreciated the FBI for its “invaluable” support to the commission and called for sustained partnership.
In his remark, Mr Piro who was excited to visit Africa for the first time, said the visit to Nigeria was borne out of the outstanding performance of the EFCC.
“The main purpose of my visit is to acknowledge the exemplary role EFCC has played and to thank you for the continuous partnership that has resulted in mutually beneficial rewards in the fight against corruption.
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