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Your crypto trading being used to fund terrorism, EFCC tells Nigerian youths

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EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, exposes a dark nexus between cryptocurrency trading and terrorism financing in Nigeria.

Addressing a national dialogue, Olukoyede unveils how unsuspecting youths are unwittingly used as pawns in funding terrorism through virtual currencies. With 1,146 frozen bank accounts linked to terrorism, the agency cracks down on nefarious activities. But the plot thickens as more crypto platforms emerge on the radar.

Olukoyede underscores the urgent need for technological advancements in tracking illicit funds. Drawing on insights from his FBI counterpart, he sheds light on how modern tech can trace every printed dollar worldwide. As Nigeria confronts this complex challenge, the call for vigilance and innovation resonates louder than ever.