The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has outlined how members of the public can report suspected cases of fraud and financial crimes through its online petition portal.
The commission said accurate information is crucial, warning that submitting a false petition is a criminal offence.
Penalty for False Petition
According to the EFCC, making a false petition is punishable under Section 64(3) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
Offenders face up to 10 years imprisonment or a fine not exceeding ₦100,000.
Information Required to File a Petition
Petitioners must complete an online form with the following details:
Personal Information
- First name, Surname, Middle name (optional)
- NIN, Gender, Phone number, Email address
- Country, State, LGA, Residential address
- Submission type
Case Information
- Subject/title of the petition
- Name and location of the suspect
- Name of complainant
- Location where the alleged crime occurred
- Amount involved and currency
Petition Details
A detailed narration of the complaint must also be provided in the petition section.
Supporting Documents
Uploading evidence is optional. Accepted files include PDFs and image files, with each file not exceeding 10MB.
Users must also complete a security verification and confirm that they have read the notice on false petitions before submitting.
“Providing complete and accurate information will enable it to process petitions more effectively,” the EFCC stated.
Submit your petition here: https://www.efcc.gov.ng/petition