In a swift operation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended Soberechukwu Inya Ewa, a banker, and Azubuike Mamwu Obasi, a Point of Sales (POS) cashier, for their alleged involvement in currency racketeering.
The arrests were conducted by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command in the early hours of Friday, February 15, 2024, at Ecobank, Rumuobiakani, and Maddox Night Club, New Government Reservation Area (GRA), Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Investigations revealed that Ewa, the banker, specialized in selling new naira notes of various denominations to POS cashiers for commercial purposes. On the other hand, Obasi was apprehended while engaging in currency racketeering, charging fees for the acquisition of new naira notes. At the time of his arrest, Obasi was found in possession of N554,600.00 (Five Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Six Hundred Naira).
Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity for EFCC, confirmed the preliminary findings and announced that the two suspects would soon face charges in court. The EFCC remains committed to curbing illicit financial activities and maintaining the integrity of the nation’s currency.
