The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 53 vehicles and a total of $180,300 and 53 cars stolen by fraudsters to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
These assets were stolen from Canadian citizens through cybercrime schemes.
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed that $164,000 was stolen from the Canadian woman, Elena Bogomas, in a romance scam, while $16,300 was taken from Sandra Butler.
He highlighted the successful recovery as part of ongoing inter-agency cooperation between Nigeria and other nations in combating financial crimes.
Olukoyede reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to fighting financial crimes, noting that the country should not be seen as a hub for such activities. He assured that the EFCC will continue to investigate, prosecute, and recover assets for victims of financial crimes globally.