EFCC uncovers money laundering operation for terrorists involving religious sect – Chairman

During a one-day dialogue on “Youth, Religion, and the Fight against Corruption” held at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), made a significant disclosure.

He revealed that the EFCC has uncovered a Nigerian religious group that is providing financial support to terrorist activities.

Furthermore, he shared that another religious organization was found to be harboring a money launderer, as evidence indicated that illicit funds had been laundered and connected to the organization’s bank account.

These revelations shed light on the complex intersection between religion, corruption, and national security, emphasizing the need for concerted efforts to combat these illicit activities.

Olukoyede highlighted that religious bodies, institutions, sects, and organizations have been implicated in cases of money laundering.

He specifically mentioned a religious sect in the country that was discovered to be involved in laundering money for terrorists. Additionally, he shared an incident where laundered funds were traced back to a religious organization.

, during the investigation, they faced a legal obstacle in the form of a restraining order that halted their progress. Further information will be provided soon.