The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that the growing involvement of Nigerian youths in cybercrimes could result in over 70 percent of them becoming ex-convicts.
Ilorin zonal commander of the anti-graft agency, Usman Muktar urged every stakeholder in the country to discourage the youth from internet fraud.
He urged parents to query their children’s sources of wealth.
“When your children in school stop asking you for money, or start driving expensive cars, parents should ask questions. Unfortunately, some parents support these youths in internet fraud. They say, it’s oyinbo money.
Mukhtar observed that ill-gotten wealth from cybercrime leads to use and sale of hard drugs and abuse.
Muktar warned fraudsters to desist from engaging in acts of corruption and steer clear of the three states under his command, saying that the Commission was widely open and ready to catch any corrupt individual, anytime, anywhere.
The zonal commander of the Ilorin command of the EFCC described the media as a crucial partner in preventing corruption, economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.
