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Crime/Social Justice
Asaba, Delta β Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three persons for spraying naira notes during a burial.
The EFCC disclosed this in a statement posted on X account on Friday.
"The suspects were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in naira abuse.
"The suspects are Stanley Ogbolu, 35, Odiaka Sorwu 42, and Kelvin Anyakwu, 42.
"They were arrested in Asaba, Delta State at a burial ceremony allegedly spraying naira notes on a celebrant.", The statement read
The EFCC added that the suspects will be charged in court once investigations are concluded.
This arrest comes amidst a continued crackdown by the commission on those abusing the naira, as spraying and mishandling of banknotes are considered offences under the Nigerian law.
