Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Blames ‘Frivolous Judgments‘ for High-Profile Corruption Case Losses
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expressing its frustration with the difficulties it faces in securing convictions in corruption cases, including high-profile ones.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwajaren, highlighted the challenges hindering the swift prosecution of corruption cases and achieving convictions in an interview with journalists in Kaduna State.
According to Uwajaren, the losses in these cases are primarily attributed to what he calls frivolous court judgments based on technicalities rather than the facts and national interest. He also pointed out arbitrary adjournments of corruption cases as a contributing factor.
Uwajaren shared this insight during a one-day workshop for media practitioners focused on effectively reporting on EFCC activities in Kaduna State. He also revealed that the commission achieved approximately 7,700 convictions across the country in 2022.
During the workshop, the acting Chairman of the commission, Abdulkarim Chukkol, expressed concern over the growing prevalence of internet-related fraud among the youth in Kaduna State. Chukkol, represented by acting Zonal Commander Aisha Abubakar, emphasized that the active involvement of young people in internet-related fraud could tarnish the country’s image and discourage legitimate means of livelihood and hard work.
He urged the media to shine a light on the issue of internet crimes and provide comprehensive information to the public about the activities of these criminal elements to protect them from falling victim to fraud.
Chukkol reiterated the EFCC’s unwavering commitment to eradicating all forms of economic and financial crimes in the country, highlighting that these efforts had already resulted in the conviction of over 100 financial crime offenders in the Kaduna zonal office alone.For more news visit thedailycourierng