The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $180,300 and 53 stolen vehicles to the Canadian government, recovered from Nigerian fraudsters who scammed Canadian victims.

The assets, valued at N180 million, were presented to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.

The operation, spanning several years, resulted in the recovery of $164,000 for Canadian victim Elena Bogomas and $16,300 for Sandra Butler. The 53 vehicles, stolen in Canada, were smuggled into Nigeria and recovered by the EFCC.

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede reiterated Nigeria’s zero-tolerance stance on financial crimes and corruption, emphasizing President Bola Ahmed’s mandate to combat these crimes. Olukoyede praised the collaboration with the RCMP, citing the recoveries as a testament to the partnership’s success.

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The Canadian government established an RCMP office in Nigeria in September 2021 to strengthen cooperation in combating cross-border crimes. The EFCC-RCMP partnership has been instrumental in addressing the global threat of cybercrime and fraud.

Representing the RCMP, Robert Aboumitri and Nasser Salihou expressed gratitude for the EFCC’s professionalism and commitment to combating crime. Salihou praised the Nigerian government, stating that the partnership sets a high standard for international cooperation in combating crimes.”