The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, September 20, 2024, handed over €5,100, recovered from a Nigerian romance scammer, to the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Ignacio Sell.
The sum, retrieved in collaboration with Spanish police, was restitution for Heinz Burchard Einhaus Uchtmann, a Spanish victim of romance fraud.
At the handover ceremony, EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede expressed gratitude for Spain’s longstanding support and praised the close cooperation between the two countries’ law enforcement agencies.
“This recovery is a testament to the strong collaboration between Nigeria and Spain, and we are committed to ensuring Nigeria remains unconducive for financial criminals,” Olukoyede remarked.
He emphasized the global nature of financial crimes and the necessity of international collaboration, pledging EFCC’s resolve to curb cross-border fraud schemes like romance scams and sextortion.
“We are determined to ensure that those who engage in such fraudulent activities do not get away with it,” he said.
Ambassador Sell lauded the cooperation between the EFCC and Spanish police, noting the importance of stronger international partnerships to combat crime.
“This successful recovery is a testament to the collaboration between our two nations, and we are committed to further strengthening this relationship,” he said, highlighting the significance of such efforts in protecting citizens from international scams.
The event, which was attended by EFCC management and Spanish police representatives, further cemented the growing partnership between Nigeria and Spain in the fight against financial crimes.
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