Cybersecurity: EFCC strengthens digital systems to combat financial crimes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it’s strengthening its digital systems and cybersecurity capabilities to combat more and more subtle financial crimes.

‎EFCC chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede, represented by Nwanyinma Okeanu, deputy director, public affairs division of the fee, mentioned this on the second version of the International Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC) 2026 in Abuja on Tuesday.

‎The two-day convention has its theme as ‘Cyber Resilience in the Age of AI: Defending Minds, Networks and Nations’.

‎Mr Olukoyede mentioned criminals have been more and more exploiting digital applied sciences to goal hundreds of individuals, transfer funds throughout borders and conceal their actions.

‎“For us in law enforcement, the message is clear: as crime evolves, our response must evolve with it,” he mentioned.

‎He mentioned the fee had launched into a digital transformation programme to scale back guide processes, enhance entry to info, automate workflows and improve operational effectivity.

According to him, the initiative has produced a number of digital platforms supporting the fee’s operations, together with the e-Petition Platform, Enterprise Case Management System (ECMS), Fraud Risk Assessment and Management System, and Asset Management System.

‎“Every new system and digital service creates opportunities, but it also introduces risks,” he mentioned.

‎The EFCC chairman mentioned the anti-graft company was strengthening community and data safety, bettering safety monitoring and entry controls, and enhancing incident response mechanisms.

‎Momo Cyprus, the chairman of the Defence, Intelligence and Security Committee of the Liberian Senate, referred to as for accountable use of AI to defend residents, establishments and nationwide safety.

Mr ‎Cyprus, who represents Lofa County in his nation’s senate, mentioned AI provided important alternatives to enhance public providers, broaden schooling, speed up analysis and empower African innovators.

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‎However, he warned that the know-how may be exploited to unfold disinformation, facilitate fraud and undermine public confidence in political establishments.

‎“Our task is not to fear technological progress, but to ensure that it serves humanity responsibly,” he mentioned.

‎ The Liberian senator cited the 2026 African Cyber Threat Assessment Report by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), which highlighted the rising sophistication of cybercrime and the growing use of AI by criminals.

‎He referred to as for digital literacy, crucial considering, public consciousness and accountable communication to assist residents establish and keep away from on-line deception.

‎“We must encourage every citizen to pause, verify and act carefully before sharing information or responding to suspicious requests,” Cyprus mentioned.

‎On defending networks, Mr Cyprus mentioned governments, banks, hospitals, communication systems and power infrastructure more and more trusted safe digital networks to operate successfully.

‎He mentioned Liberia had taken steps to strengthen its cybersecurity framework via the Cybercrime Act of 2025 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy for 2025 to 2029 with methods of making enough implementation in thoughts.

‎The two-day convention introduced collectively policymakers, cybersecurity professionals, legislation enforcement businesses and different stakeholders to talk about methods for strengthening digital resilience within the age of AI.

(NAN)