The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, agreed to work together with the Kaduna Branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to ensure that public funds are kept safe.
The Head, EFCC Kaduna Zonal Office, Sanusi Abdullahi, who made the declaration while on a courtesy visit to the CBN, Kaduna branch, lamented the increasing incidence of loss of money by members of the public to illegal withdrawals by fraudsters through Point of Sale (POS), and ATM platforms.
Abdullahi observed that the Commission has, in the last few days, witnessed several petitions from the public concerning illegal withdrawals of their hard earned money by fraudsters, using the POS and ATM terminals, adding that the petitioners are requesting the assistance of the Commission, to help them recover their lost funds.
He called for strong collaboration between the Commission and the CBN to monitor new trends on financial policies as it affects financial institutions.
Responding, the Kaduna Branch Controller, CBN, Ahmed .M. Wali, reiterated the need for robust partnership with the EFCC, adding that the collaboration would, no doubt, yield positive results.
Wali added that the CBN would continue to formulate policies that would ensure that public funds are kept safe. He also advised the public not to disclose their ATM or banking details to anyone, stressing the eagerness of fraudsters to take advantage of such windows to defraud unsuspecting victims.
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