EFCC Nabs Fraudulent BDC Operators in Lagos
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EFCC Nabs Fraudulent BDC Operators in Lagos
By Roselyn James
Thirteen persons allegedly involved in fraudulent activities related to Bureau-de-Change operations have been apprehended by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos, as reported by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Command.
According to a statement released on Wednesday, the suspects were detained for operating BDC without the requisite license.
The detained individuals are Abdulahi Musa, Garba Abdullahi, Abubakar Mohammed, Jubril Musa, Dauda Hussaini, Abdulwaheed Iliyasu, Idris Mohammed, Yusuf Isa, Musa Ishaka, Liman Makki, Umar Saidu, Nurudeen AbdulAzeez, and Hamidu Usman.
Additionally, Kafayat Lateef, suspected of involvement in currency racketeering, was also taken into custody for her alleged participation in the sale of Naira notes in various denominations.
The EFCC’s statement noted that the suspects were apprehended during sting operations conducted by EFCC operatives between May 10 and 13, 2024, at multiple locations in Lagos, following credible intelligence received by the Commission regarding their illicit business activities.
The release further mentioned that Kafayat Lateef was found in possession of N2,100,000 at the time of her arrest.
INCNews247 learnt that once investigations are concluded, the suspects will be formally charged in court.
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