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EFCC arrests two suspected currency counterfeiters with fake $270,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said it has arrested two suspected currency counterfeiters in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

A statement issued on Friday by the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwajeren identified the suspects as Johnson Olumoyegun and Tanko Abubakar.

The statement said the suspects were arrested on October 6 and 7, 2022 in Kubwa and Area 3 axis of the nation’s capital with fake $270,000 (Two Hundred and Seventy Thousand United States Dollars).

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“In addition, Olumoyegun impersonated an officer of the Commission, using a fake EFCC ID card with the name Solomon David. He also carried an ECOWAS Passport with the name, Isa Bello.’’

According to the statement, “The two suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.’’

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