Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two women for allegedly hawking naira notes.
This was disclosed in a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale this Monday. He said the sum of N3,850.000 and N1,600.000 were respectively recovered from the suspects.
The suspects identified as Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi were arrested in Lagos on March 21, 2025 for their alleged involvement in Naira abuse.
“The suspects; Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe were apprehended in Lagos on Friday, March 21, 2025, while allegedly hawking Naira notes.
“Upon their arrest, the sum of N3,850.000 and N1,600.000 were recovered from them respectively. The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”