Operatives from the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended six individuals for their purported involvement in currency racketeering and the illicit sale of new Nigerian naira notes for commercial purposes.
The suspects, identified as Adebayo Amupitan, Alimat Oyebode, Isiaka Yusuf, Adeoti Folake, Kafayat Yakub, and Bose Lateef, were apprehended at various locations across Lagos between February 16 and 17, 2024.
During the arrests, a total sum of N2,597,000 (Two Million Five Hundred and Ninety-Seven Thousand Naira) in cash was seized from the suspects. Investigations have revealed that the individuals specialized in the illicit trade of new naira notes of various denominations for the purpose of financial gain.
The EFCC has indicated that the suspects will be promptly arraigned in court to face charges related to their alleged criminal activities.
