September 20, 2025

financial crimes

CBN Crime General

CBN Launches Compliance Department to Strengthen Oversight of Financial Crimes 

Abuja, Nigeria | September 5, 2025  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has inaugurated a dedicated Compliance Department to enhance its supervision of non-prudential risks, including financial crimes, market conduct, and cybersecurity. In a circular issued on Thursday, the apex bank directed all regulated financial institutions to henceforth submit reports and communications relating to Anti-Money

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Financial Crimes: Police Arrest Two High-Profile Cybercriminals, Arraign Suspects in Court

In a decisive crackdown on financial crimes, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two high-profile cybercrime suspects linked to a string of sophisticated online fraud operations targeting both local and international victims. The suspects were paraded before the media on Monday following their arrest in coordinated operations across Lagos and Abuja. According to a statement

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