The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has joined forces with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to counter the scourge of Internet fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’
The two agencies are set to collaborate to bring these criminals to justice
The EFCC, led by its Director, Ibrahim Magu, played host to a delegation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI led by George Piro.
Speaking at the meeting, Magu said; “Trends in global security denote that cyber crimes is the latest form of terrorism and corruption and this is a growing concern affecting all nations in the 21st century,”
“Petitions evolving from cyber crimes have been on the increase on the EFCC website. These scams are being duly investigated by the Cyber Crimes Unit with a view to bringing culprits to justice”
The EFCC thanked the FBI for their support and hoped for a sustained relationship.
On his part, Mr. Piro said he was excited by his visit and that he was impressed with the EFCC’s performance so far
“The main purpose of my visit is to acknowledge the exemplary role EFCC has played and to thank you for the continuous partnership that has resulted in mutually beneficial rewards in the fight against corruption.
“The professionalism your team at EFCC has displayed is commendable; the impact of this is seen in the fortnightly briefs by the International Operations Division of the FBI which closely monitor the operations of the EFCC,” Mr Piro said.
He also hoped to bring an end to cybercrime saying: “We hope to eradicate cybercrime despite the challenges by getting the right (qualified and talented) work force and station them in United States of America as well as Nigeria.”