The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has so far secured the conviction of no fewer than 978 persons and institutions caught in the web of economic and financial crimes in the year 2021.
Bawa disclosed that the commission had also secured hundreds of forfeiture orders leading to the recoveries of billions of Naira for various state governments and individuals.
“At the last count, we have 978 convictions this year, which is a testament to the fact that the judiciary is cooperating with us,” the EFCC boss said.
Highlighting some of the achievements of the commission, Bawa stated that the EFCC has embraced the use of technology in all its mandate areas and is working on several policy documents that will improve its effectiveness.
,(Vanguard)