Chinese working group to partner EFCC in tackling cybercrime
Worried by the rising tide of Chinese involvement in financial crimes in Nigeria, the Ambassador of People’s Republic China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai has broached the possibility of collaboration between a Chinese working group with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in tackling cybercrime.
Dunhai mooted the proposal in Abuja on Tuesday, when he led a delegation of Chinese Embassy officials on a visit to the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the Commission’s corporate headquarters.
He explained that anti-corruption issues are always priorities both for China and Nigeria, maintaining that law enforcement has been an integral part of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Dunhai disclosed that every Chinese overseas has been instructed to abide by the rules and regulations of their host countries by following all their procedures.
He condemned the involvement of his compatriots in criminalities in Nigeria but sued for the respect of the rights of those arrested.
In his response, Olukoyede expressed delight at the visit and the proposals, noting that mutual respect and benefit have been the bedrock of Nigeria-China relationship.
Olukoyede thanked Chinese authorities for their support to the EFCC and sued for heightening of the relationship.
In relation to the scores of Chinese undergoing EFCC’s criminal prosecution, Olukoyede assured the delegation of the Commission’s tradition of adherence to global best practices and respect for human dignity in the conduct of its affairs.
