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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained the process for members of the public to submit petitions on alleged cases of fraud and other financial crimes through its online portal.
According to the commission on its website, petitioners are required to provide accurate information, as submitting a false petition is a criminal offence.
The EFCC warns that making a false petition is punishable under Section 64(3) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, with a penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding ₦100,000.
Information required for an EFCC petition
To submit a petition, applicants are expected to complete an online form containing the following details:
Personal information
First name
Middle name (optional)
Surname
National Identification Number (NIN)
Submission type
Gender
Phone number
Email address
Country
State
Local Government Area
Residential address
Case information
Subject or title of the petition
Name of the suspect
Suspect’s location
Name of the complainant
Location where the alleged crime occurred
Amount involved
Currency
Petition details
Petitioners are also required to provide a detailed narration of the complaint in the petition section.
Supporting documents
The EFCC allows petitioners to upload supporting evidence, although this is optional.
Accepted files include:
PDF documents
Image files
Each uploaded file must not exceed 10MB.
The commission also requires users to complete a security verification before proceeding with the submission.
Before filing a petition, applicants must acknowledge that they have read and understood the notice on false petitions and agree to provide truthful and accurate information.
The EFCC says providing complete and accurate information will enable it to process petitions more effectively.
Submit your petition here: https://www.efcc.gov.ng/petition
