Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is an independent agency of the Nigerian government responsible for investigating and prosecuting financial crimes, including corruption and money laundering. Established in 2003, the EFCC has been at the forefront of efforts to combat corruption in Nigeria, but its credibility has been marred by allegations of corruption and inefficiency. The agency has been criticized for its handling of high-profile cases and accused of perpetuating the very corruption it is supposed to fight.