The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Abdulkarim Chukkol, has expressed concerns over the increase in internet-related crimes among the youth in Kaduna State.
According to the Daily Trust, Chukkol stated this during a one-day workshop on Effective Reporting of EFCC Matters held in Kaduna on Wednesday.
Represented by the Acting Zonal Commander Aisha Abubakar, the Acting EFCC boss urged the media to shed more light on the menace.
He urged the media to provide the public with essential information to safeguard them against falling victim to the tricks of cyber fraudsters.
Chukkol also stressed the importance of sensitizing youths to the implications of engaging in internet crimes.
He stated, “The impact of economic and financial crimes on individuals, institutions, and nations cannot be overstated. The increasing instances of internet-related crimes within the Kaduna region are deeply concerning. Reports from this part of the country underscore the active involvement of youths in these nefarious activities.”
Furthermore, he pointed out that the negative consequences of such crimes were beyond monetary losses.
“They also tarnish the reputation of the nation and discourage honest labour and legitimate pursuits,” he added.
“This commitment involves intensifying enforcement efforts within Kaduna, leading to the apprehension and prosecution of numerous cybercrime and financial crime offenders,” he said.
