RismadarVoice Reporters
October 21, 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of five individuals for offences involving the abuse of the Nigerian currency before Federal High Courts in Delta and Edo states.
The anti-graft agency disclosed that the convictions were secured on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, by its Benin Zonal Directorate.
According to the commission, the proceedings took place before Justice Olufunmilola A. Agbaje of the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State, and Justice C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State.
The convicted individuals were identified as Bright Orodu, Shedrack Osemegie, Gospel Gabriel, Kelvin Samson and Imagbe Israel Imafidion.
The EFCC announced the development through its official social media platforms as part of its continuing enforcement efforts against the abuse of naira notes.
The commission has repeatedly warned that the spraying, mutilation and other forms of unlawful handling of Nigerian currency may constitute offences under the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
Section 21 of the Act prohibits specified forms of currency abuse, including spraying naira notes during social events.
Under the legislation, persons convicted of relevant offences may face imprisonment, fines or both, depending on the applicable provisions and the court’s judgment.
The EFCC has continued prosecuting individuals accused of violating the law, including persons apprehended for spraying money at parties and other public gatherings.
The agency maintains that protecting the national currency requires public compliance with existing laws and greater awareness of prohibited practices.
However, the commission’s brief announcement did not specify the individual sentences imposed on the five convicts, the precise conduct attributed to each person or whether fines or imprisonment formed part of the judgments.
The latest convictions follow similar prosecutions involving naira abuse before Federal High Courts in Asaba and Benin City.
The EFCC has urged Nigerians to handle currency responsibly and avoid practices that could expose them to criminal prosecution.
