NFIU 2025 Suspicious Transaction Reports

In 2025, Nigerian Deposit Money Banks filed 38,715 of 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), accounting for 92% of total filings, according to the NFIU. STRs decreased by 48.8% from the previous year, while Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) rose significantly.

Tax crimes and fraud represented over 50% of financial crime intelligence reports in Nigeria in 2025, according to the NFIU's Annual Report. The report highlights significant illicit financial flows and the need for increased monitoring to combat these crimes.

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit reported that banks accounted for 92% of the 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports submitted in 2025, highlighting ongoing risks in Nigeria's financial system and increased regulatory scrutiny.