Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an internal investigation and suspended several operatives following an allegation by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, that he was extorted of ₦10 million.
Gatekeepers News reports that Oladips claimed he was arrested in November 2024 alongside suspected internet fraudsters and was forced to pay the amount to secure his release.
In a statement shared via its official X handle, the anti-graft agency said it viewed the allegations with great seriousness and had already taken disciplinary measures.
The statement reads, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, views with great seriousness the allegation of extortion made against some of its operatives by a Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji (a.k.a. Oladips).”
According to the EFCC, officers involved in the case have been recalled to its headquarters and suspended from operational duties pending the outcome of the inquiry.
The agency reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on corruption within its ranks, stressing that any official found guilty would face appropriate punishment.
It, however, warned that if the claims were proven false and intended to damage the commission’s reputation, the rapper would also face necessary legal consequences.
EFCC added, “The commission is serious about its value of integrity and will take necessary action against any staff found to be culpable. 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 agency urged the public to remain patient and await the outcome of the investigation as it continues its efforts to combat financial crimes across the country.
