
The Police Special Fraud Unit in Ikoyi, Lagos, has conducted a training program for its detectives focused on tackling cryptocurrency-related crimes. Held at the Sunday Adewusi House, the initiative was a collaboration with the United States Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and received support from the United States Consulate in Lagos. According to a statement from the unit's spokesperson, Ovie Ewhubare, Commissioner of Police Eloho Okpoziakpo stated that the training aims to enhance the unit's capability to address new financial crimes. Okpoziakpo emphasized that this program aligns with the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu's vision for an intelligence-led, proactive, and technology-driven police force. The curriculum covered cryptocurrency tracing, digital asset analysis, and investigative strategies for cyber-enabled financial crimes. Okpoziakpo highlighted the necessity for officers to keep pace with the evolving trends in digital currencies to ensure effective investigation and prosecution. Officers were also educated on the structure, usage, and regulatory frameworks of cryptocurrencies, with the goal of improving the investigation and prosecution of crypto-related offenses. The Police Special Fraud Unit is tasked with investigating complex financial crimes, including those that are cyber-related.
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