The Digest:
The EFCC has initiated an investigation into a suspicious parcel containing over N426 billion in foreign currencies, intercepted at a NIPOST facility in Lagos. The parcel included Zimbabwean Dollars and Vietnamese Dong, raising concerns about financial misconduct.
Key Points:
- The EFCC initiated an investigation into a parcel valued at ZW$101 trillion and VND 41.64 million.
- The parcel, valued at over N426 billion, was intercepted by NIPOST and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
- The foreign currency was discovered during a routine examination of a parcel at the Lagos postal facility.
- NCS and NIPOST officials cooperated to uncover the currency shipment.
- The seized parcel was handed over to the EFCC for further action.
- The EFCC representative assured swift action on the matter.
- The EFCC is also investigating an unrelated case involving undeclared foreign currencies.
The EFCC has initiated an investigation into a large-scale foreign currency shipment intercepted by the NCS and NIPOST, marking a significant effort to curb illicit currency trafficking and enhance border surveillance.
Sources: EFCC Official Statement, Nairametrics
