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EFCC arrests 2 men for currency racketeering in Abuja

Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  on Tuesday arrested two suspected money racketeers,  Adigun Johnson,  an Ordinary National Diploma,  OND, graduate of Public Administration and James Friday, an artisan  at a nightclub in Wuse Area of Abuja.

The suspects were arrested with the sum of N3, 480,000.00  in their possession and three Point of Sale POS machines which they allegedly used to carry out their activities.


A statement by EFCC Spokesman Dele Oyewale, said the arrest followed surveillance and intelligence by operatives of the EFCC on currency abuse and mutilation.

Oyewale said that the  suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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