The EFCC has acknowledged it wrongly listed Ellie Bitar as wanted over the CBEX Ponzi scheme and has now removed his name.
- Ellie Bitar was erroneously named among suspects linked to the CBEX investment scam.
- The EFCC corrected the error after receiving new information that cleared him.
- Eight individuals remain on the agency’s wanted list as investigations continue.
The incident raises concerns about due process and the reputational damage individuals face when wrongly accused. Bitar’s case highlights the importance of verifying evidence before public declarations by law enforcement agencies.
As EFCC intensifies its global investigation, can the agency rebuild public trust while ensuring justice for scam victims?
