The International Police Organisation (Interpol) has revealed that hundreds of thousands of dollars are being laundered out of Nigeria every hour. Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Kazuyoshi Matsunaga, lauded the workshop as a significant joint initiative between Japan and Nigeria to combat financial crimes. He underscored the necessity of international cooperation in tackling border-transcending financial crimes. Isaac Oginni, Director of Interpol Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre (IFCACC), emphasized the need to deny fraudsters the financial gains of their crimes. It included participants from the Police, EFCC, NFIU, Nigeria Immigration Service, and Nigeria Customs Service.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 30, 2024 18:44 UTC