March 14, 2026
SUNTV Global Channel | Nigeria News
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has returned a total of $225,895 and ₦62,790,000 recovered from fraud cases to victims in the United States and South Africa.
The restitution was carried out during a formal ceremony held in Abuja on Friday, March 13, as part of efforts to ensure justice for victims of cross-border financial crimes.
The funds were recovered through investigations conducted by the EFCC into international fraud schemes involving suspects operating from Nigeria.
The handover ceremony was presided over by Mohammed Hammajoda, Secretary to the EFCC, who emphasised that corruption and financial crimes have become global challenges that require cooperation between nations.
According to him, many fraud cases now extend beyond national borders, making collaboration among international law enforcement agencies crucial in tracking suspects and recovering stolen assets.
Representatives from the affected countries were present at the event, including Mike Fukuda, Assistant Law Enforcement Attaché of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Lindi Mminele, Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria.
During the ceremony, portions of the recovered funds were returned to several victims in the United States.
The FBI representative received $7,440 on behalf of Drago Boskovic, $15,000 for Anh Ngoc Nguyen and other victims, and $175,895 alongside ₦62,790,000 for Holly Ngo.
Additionally, $50,000 was handed over to representatives of Ennis-Flint Africa Limited, a South African company that had also fallen victim to fraud.
Officials from both the United States and South Africa commended the EFCC for its commitment to asset recovery and its role in strengthening international cooperation against financial crimes.
The EFCC reaffirmed that returning stolen funds to victims remains a key component of its anti-corruption strategy, noting that continued collaboration with global law enforcement agencies will help combat cybercrime and financial fraud more effectively.
— SUNTV Global Channel
