The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The MOU will authorize INTERPOL to get direct access to records of fraudsters.
According to a statement by the spokesperson for the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren, the MoU will grant the EFCC unrestricted access to nine key global databases containing 114 million records of 195 countries, hosted by the Interpol on its 24/7 secure global records and communication system.
The statements partly read: “The agreement on Direct Access to and Use of Interpol Information Systems, grants the EFCC unrestricted access to nine key global databases containing 114 million records of 195 countries, hosted by the Interpol on its 24/7 secure global records and communication system.
“Access to the Interpol databases is a significant boost to the EFCC as it enhances the commission’s operational capabilities by giving it an unparalleled global reach against suspected criminals and wanted persons attempting to flee from the long arm of the law.”
