EFCC Investigating Several Celebrities Over Naira abuse

EFCC looking into abuse of Naira against a number of celebrities

According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), it is looking into a number of celebrities who might have abused currency.

Some of the celebrities have been called by the commission, according to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, and they have made insightful remarks.

The organization said that it has seen the widely shared videos of Nigerians misusing the naira.

The public's increased awareness of the sacredness of the national currency was also applauded by the anti-graft agency.

“On the issue of the works of the commission against Naira abuse, dollarization of the economy, and the enforcement of all extant laws relating to them, the EFCC appreciates the avalanche of public awakening, support, and involvement demonstrated so far,” the statement reads in part.

“Increasingly, members of the public are drawing the attention of the Commission to video recording of abuse of the Naira by Nigerians from all walks of life. These gestures amply demonstrate rising consciousness of the public to the sanctity of our national currency and the need for collaborative engagement to sustain the tempo.

“To this end, the Commission will always investigate and prosecute anyone involved in the abuse of the Naira. Old videos being exhumed and flying around for the attention of the Commission are noted as the Commission is sensitive to the fact that its Special Task Force against Naira Abuse and Dollarization of the economy commenced operations on February 7, 2024. However, going forward, new videos of such infractions will be investigated and prosecuted.

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“At the moment, the Commission is investigating several celebrities involved in Naira abuse. Many of them have made useful statements to the Commission and many more have been invited by investigators working on the matter.

“The EFCC will not relent in its no-sacred- cow mode of operations and the public should be wary of running afoul of laws against the crime.”

Popular transvestite Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was detained by the commission in Lagos on April 4 for tampering with naira notes.