{"id":4920,"date":"2026-10-31T11:16:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/tinubu-commends-efcc-over-role-in-us-sextortion-case\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T11:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:16:01","slug":"tinubu-commends-efcc-over-role-in-us-sextortion-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/tinubu-commends-efcc-over-role-in-us-sextortion-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu commends EFCC over role in US sextortion case"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission following a letter from the Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, praising the anti-graft agency\u2019s role in apprehending and extraditing two Nigerians linked to an international sextortion ring targeting minors.\n<\/p>\n

Tinubu conveyed his commendation in a statement signed Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, titled \u2018Tinubu hails EFCC as FBI commends Nigeria\u2019s role in international sextortion crackdown.\u2019\n<\/p>\n

In his letter to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, the FBI Director acknowledged the Commission\u2019s contribution to Operation Artemis, a joint investigation targeting criminal networks involved in the sexual exploitation and extortion of children.\n<\/p>\n

The operation led to the arrest and extradition of two Nigerian suspects, Adebola Adekunle and Mudasiru Olawale, in August 2026.<\/p>\n

Both are currently facing federal charges in the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe successful outcome of these cases would not have been possible without your assistance and dedication to international law enforcement collaboration,\u201d Patel wrote.\n<\/p>\n

President Tinubu described the FBI\u2019s commendation as further recognition of Nigeria\u2019s progress in combating financial crimes and deepening international law enforcement cooperation.<\/p>\n

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He said, \u201cThis is the kind of institutional performance we are determined to build across our country.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cI commend the EFCC Chairman and his team for their professionalism and dedication.\u201d <\/p>\n

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\u201cNigeria must never become a haven for criminals who exploit innocent people, whether at home or abroad.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cOur law enforcement and anti-corruption institutions have my full support to pursue offenders and bring them to justice in accordance with the law,\u201d the President added.\n<\/p>\n

The development comes amid a run of positive international assessments of Nigeria\u2019s anti-corruption and financial crime reforms.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria was removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025 and from the European Union\u2019s list of high-risk financial jurisdictions in January 2026.\n<\/p>\n

Tinubu said the milestones reflected his administration\u2019s commitment to restoring international confidence in the country\u2019s financial system.<\/p>\n

He stated, \u201cOur fight against corruption is not measured by publicity but by results.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cStronger institutions, effective law enforcement and international cooperation are essential to building a Nigeria where honest enterprise can thrive, and criminals are held accountable.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

The President urged the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies to sustain their momentum, assuring them of his administration\u2019s continued backing in protecting Nigerians and strengthening the country\u2019s standing among its international partners.\n <\/p>\n

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