EFCC can freeze accounts for 72 hrs without court order – Spokesman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has insisted that its temporary restriction on an Osun State Government bank account was lawful and backed by provisions of the EFCC Act and the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act. The post EFCC can freeze accounts for 72 hrs wi...

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EFCC can freeze accounts for 72 hrs without court order – Spokesman