EFCC Arrests Herbalists With $3.43m, €280,000 In Counterfeit Notes In Osun, Lagos

ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a five-man syndicate allegedly in possession of counterfeit foreign currency totaling $3,430,000 and €280,000 in Osun and Lagos States.

The Commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Oyewale said the suspects, who also practice as herbalists, allegedly defrauded one Halima Sanni of N26,550,000.

They were arrested at their shrines on December 7 in Osun and December 8 in Lagos following thorough surveillance and intelligence on their activities.

“The suspects defrauded unsuspecting individuals of their legitimate earnings under the pretense of providing spiritual cleansing and solutions to various ailments,” Oyewale said.

He added, “They also allegedly assured their victims that they could conjure large sums of money, which had to be ‘cleansed’ through a spiritual sacrifice before being spent.

They accomplished this by hypnotizing victims into providing money for the rituals.

“Other items recovered include two exotic cars and mobile phones.”

Oyewale said the suspects would be charged to court once investigations are concluded.