EFCC Achieves 10,872 Convictions Under Olukoyede Leadership
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), led by Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede, reported significant achievements in its anti-corruption efforts, recording 10,872 convictions and recovering over N1.23 trillion, along with various foreign currencies, over a span of 34 months from October 2023 to July 2026. During this period, the EFCC investigated 39,615 cases, filed 14,476 cases in court, and received 49,673 petitions.
Olukoyede highlighted a conviction-to-filing ratio of 75.1%, with 1,370 convictions from 1,889 cases filed in the first half of 2026. He acknowledged the ongoing challenges posed by sophisticated cybercrime and financial fraud, stressing that the fight against economic and financial crimes is far from over.
The EFCC also pursued cases involving politically exposed persons and corporate executives, citing specific convictions as examples of its ongoing efforts.
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