{"id":4976,"date":"2026-10-31T13:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T13:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/tinubu-hails-efcc-as-fbi-backs-nigerias-role-in-sextortion-crackdown-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T13:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T13:00:51","slug":"tinubu-hails-efcc-as-fbi-backs-nigerias-role-in-sextortion-crackdown-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/tinubu-hails-efcc-as-fbi-backs-nigerias-role-in-sextortion-crackdown-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu hails EFCC as FBI backs Nigeria\u2019s role in sextortion crackdown\u00a0 \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a letter from the Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, praising the Commission\u2019s role in apprehending and extraditing suspects involved in international sextortion crimes against minors.\n<\/p>\n

The FBI had written to the EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, acknowledging the Commission\u2019s contribution to Operation Artemis, a joint investigation targeting criminal networks involved in the sexual exploitation and extortion of children, according to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information Strategy.\n<\/p>\n

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

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

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

\u201cThis is the kind of institutional performance we are determined to build across our country. I commend the EFCC Chairman and his team for their professionalism and dedication.\n<\/p>\n

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

The commendation comes amid growing international recognition of Nigeria\u2019s anti-corruption and financial crime reforms, including the country\u2019s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025 and the European Union\u2019s high-risk financial jurisdictions list in January 2026.\n<\/p>\n

President Tinubu notes that these developments reflect his administration\u2019s commitment to strengthening financial integrity, restoring international confidence and creating a more secure environment for legitimate businesses and investment.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur fight against corruption is not measured by publicity but by results. Stronger institutions, effective law enforcement and international cooperation are essential to building a Nigeria where honest enterprise can thrive, and criminals are held accountable,\u201d the President stated.\n<\/p>\n

He therefore urged the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies to sustain their efforts, assuring them of his administration\u2019s continued support in protecting Nigerians, combating financial crimes and strengthening the country\u2019s standing among its international partners.<\/p>\n

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