By Anamati Inyang
January 1, 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the new year with a renewed focus on investigations, prosecutions, and asset recovery as part of its ongoing mandate to combat economic and financial crimes across Nigeria.
The anti-graft agency has continued court proceedings in several high-profile and mid-level cases, while advancing fresh investigations linked to alleged fraud, money laundering, and abuse of public office.
Officials of the Commission say attention remains on ensuring cases already before the courts are diligently pursued to logical conclusions.
In recent weeks, the EFCC has also sustained operations against internet fraud networks and financial crime syndicates operating within major cities and regional hubs. Suspects arrested during coordinated operations are at various stages of investigation, with some already charged to court.
Beyond arrests and prosecutions, the Commission has maintained efforts to trace and recover proceeds of crime, including cash, landed property, other assets suspected to have been unlawfully acquired. Recovered assets, according to the EFCC, are handled in line with existing legal frameworks and subject to court orders.
The agency has also continued engagement with stakeholders, including financial institutions and law enforcement partners, to improve intelligence sharing and strengthen compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
This cooperation is seen as critical in addressing emerging financial crimes linked to digital platforms and cross-border transactions.
While public interest remains high around politically exposed cases, the EFCC has reiterated that its operations are guided by evidence, due process, regardless of the status of individuals involved.
The Commission has urged members of the public to provide credible information to support ongoing investigations.
As 2026 unfolds, the EFCC is expected to sustain its activities amid growing expectations for accountability, transparency in the handling of economic crimes.
Observers say the pace and outcome of ongoing cases will continue to shape public perception of the agency’s effectiveness in the months ahead.
