The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has responded to allegations of extortion made against it by rapper Oladipupo “Oladips” Oladimeji.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, the artiste claimed that the anti-graft agency detained him for five days and extorted millions of naira from him before granting his release.
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Oladips stated that he was never informed of the reason for his arrest or detention, adding that he chose not to pursue legal action against the EFCC due to what he described as the “corrupt nature of the judiciary.”
Responding to the 30-year-old’s allegations, the EFCC, in a statement posted on its X page on Saturday, said it viewed the claims of extortion with utmost seriousness.
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The Commission further confirmed that an investigation into the matter has been launched.
EFCC noted: “The hip-hop artiste gravely alleged that operatives of the Commission extorted a sum of N10,000,000 (ten million naira) from him before securing his release when he was arrested alongside other suspected internet fraudsters. The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artiste does not reflect the true picture of the EFCC.
“We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations on them accordingly. Officers in the Team that handled his case have been summoned to the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission and have also been relieved of their operational duties pending the conclusion of the investigation of the matter.”
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The EFCC reaffirmed its strong commitment to integrity, emphasising that it would take decisive action against any staff member found to be culpable.
The anti-graft agency also stated that appropriate measures would be taken against Oladips if his allegations were proven to be fabricated.
“It is also needful to state that if the allegation is found to be false and raised to malign the Commission or tarnish its image, appropriate sanctions will also be imposed.
“The Commission enjoins the public to await the result of its investigations and continue to keep faith with it in its conscientious task of tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption”, said the EFCC.
