Tinubu Supports EFCC's Fight Against Sextortion Crimes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his administration's full support for law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in their efforts to combat sextortion crimes. This commitment follows a letter from FBI Director Kash Patel, which recognized the EFCC's significant role in the arrest and extradition of suspects involved in international sextortion crimes targeting minors.

President Tinubu highlighted the importance of international cooperation in tackling financial crimes and emphasized Nigeria's progress in this area, including its removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025 and the European Union's high-risk third countries list in January 2026. He urged the EFCC and other agencies to continue their efforts, assuring them of ongoing support to protect Nigerians and enhance the country's international standing.

The FBI's letter acknowledged the EFCC's contribution to Operation Artemis, which resulted in the extradition of two Nigerian suspects, Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, to the United States in August 2026.