The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained how Nigerians at home and abroad can report suspected cases of fraud, money laundering, cybercrime, and other financial offences through its online petition portal.
Key Highlight:
- EFCC has explained how to report financial crimes through its online petition portal.
- Petitioners must provide detailed personal and case information when filing complaints.
- Supporting documents, including PDFs and images, can be uploaded to strengthen petitions.
- Filing false petitions is a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a ₦100,000 fine, or both.
- The commission urged Nigerians to submit accurate information to aid timely investigations.
The anti-graft agency said members of the public must provide truthful and accurate information when filing petitions, warning that submitting false allegations is a criminal offence punishable under Nigerian law.
According to the EFCC, anyone wishing to file a petition must complete an online form with detailed personal and case-related information to enable investigators process the complaint effectively.
Information Required
Petitioners are expected to provide their personal details, including their first and last names, National Identification Number (NIN), gender, phone number, email address, country, state, local government area, and residential address.
The commission also requires information relating to the alleged offence, such as the title of the petition, the suspect’s name and location, the complainant’s name, where the alleged crime occurred, the amount involved, and the currency.
Applicants must also write a detailed account of the incident in the petition section, explaining the nature of the alleged fraud or financial crime.
Supporting Evidence
Although optional, the EFCC encourages petitioners to upload supporting documents such as PDF files and images to strengthen their complaints. Each uploaded file must not exceed 10MB.
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Before submitting a petition, users must complete a security verification and confirm that they understand the legal consequences of making false allegations.
False Petitions Attract Penalties
The commission warned that knowingly submitting false petitions is an offence under Section 64(3) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
Offenders risk a prison sentence of up to 10 years, a fine of up to ₦100,000, or both.
The EFCC urged Nigerians to provide complete and accurate information to ensure petitions are processed promptly and investigations are carried out effectively.
Petitions can be submitted through the EFCC’s official online petition portal.
