Terror financing: FG moves to charge US-sanctioned BDC operator (opens original article in a new tab)

The EFCC investigated a Nigerian Bureau De Change operator and companies for terrorism financing before US sanctions, with the US designating them as alleged ISIS financial facilitators.

• EFCC investigated Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad and three companies for terrorism financing before US sanctions
• US sanctioned Muhammad and three Nigerian companies as alleged ISIS financial facilitators
• EFCC concluded parts of investigation and prepared charges against suspects
• US sanctions targeted three individuals and six entities linked to ISIS funding networks