A user on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), shared his first encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after a ₦25 million payment unexpectedly triggered an investigation.
The X user, @imran-service, explained that the money was credited to his GTB account by a customer for a roofing sheet purchase. Nearly a year later, his account was suddenly frozen.
When he visited the bank, security operatives had already been alerted to pick him up—though he refused, insisting on contacting his lawyer first. During the encounter, an officer asked about the location of the roofing sheets that had been supplied.
Fortunately, his lawyer intervened by contacting the number listed on the EFCC letter. @imran-service shared that he had proof of the transaction, including chat records and evidence of the roofing supply. He accompanied the EFCC officers to their Ikoyi office with full documentation.
He recounted:
“One officer asked if I could take him to the site where we supplied the materials. I told him respectfully that investigation is your duty. Within 24 hours, the restriction was lifted, and I regained access to my money.”
This incident underscores the importance of maintaining proper documentation for business transactions, especially when large sums are involved.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
