The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in combating cybercrime and other financial crimes across borders. The agreement was signed on November 4, 2026, at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. This partnership aims to foster collaboration between the two agencies in investigating and prosecuting cyber-enabled crimes.
The Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Leilani Bin-Juda, commended the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, and officers of the Commission for their longstanding cooperation with the Australian police. She noted that both countries had worked together through the exchange of technology, intelligence, and professional expertise. Bin-Juda emphasized that cybercrime required stronger international cooperation to effectively combat the menace.
The Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, Sandra Booth, highlighted that the partnership between the two agencies dated back to 2004. She noted that the collaboration had supported investigations into cyber-enabled crimes, business email compromise, financial fraud, and scams. Booth expressed confidence that the new agreement would strengthen cooperation, create more opportunities for professional development, and improve the exchange of expertise between both agencies.
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, emphasized that international cooperation was necessary to combat financial crimes, which increasingly involved criminal networks operating across different countries. He noted that the agreement would facilitate the sharing of intelligence, expertise, and best practices in investigating and prosecuting cybercrime and other financial offences.
The MoU is expected to enhance the capacity of both agencies to investigate and prosecute cybercrime and financial offences. The agreement will also promote collaboration and coordination between the EFCC and AFP in combating financial crimes. This partnership is seen as a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in tackling cybercrime and other financial offences.
Cybercrime has become a major challenge globally, with many countries experiencing significant losses due to cyber-enabled crimes. The EFCC and AFP have been working together to combat cybercrime, and this new agreement is expected to further enhance their collaboration. The partnership will also promote the sharing of intelligence and expertise in combating cybercrime.
The signing of the MoU is a significant development in the fight against cybercrime and financial offences. The EFCC and AFP have demonstrated their commitment to working together to combat these crimes. The agreement is expected to yield positive results in the fight against cybercrime and financial offences, and both agencies are expected to work closely together to implement the terms of the agreement.
Key points
- EFCC and Australian Federal Police sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in tackling cybercrime and financial offences.
- The partnership aims to foster collaboration in investigating and prosecuting cyber-enabled crimes.
- The agreement will promote the sharing of intelligence, expertise, and best practices in combating cybercrime and other financial offences.
