Section 20 EFCC Act 2004 Section 20 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Forfeiture after conviction in certain cases. (1) A person convicted of an offence under this Act shall forfeit to the Federal Government –(a) all the assets and properties which may or are the subject of an interim order of the Court…

Section 19 EFCC Act 2004 Section 19 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Jurisdiction and Special Powers of the Court. (1) The Federal High Court or High Court of a state of the Federal Capital Territory has jurisdiction to try offenders under this Act. (2) The Court shall have power, notwithstanding anything to the…

Section 18 EFCC Act 2004 Section 18 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Offences in relation to economic and financial crimes and penalties. (1) A person who, without lawful authority – (a) engages in the acquisition, possession or use of property knowing at the time of its acquisition, possession or use that such property…

Section 17 EFCC Act 2004 Section 17 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Retention of proceeds of a criminal conduct. A person who –(a) whether by concealment, removal from jurisdiction, transfer to nominees or otherwise or otherwise retains the control of the proceeds of a criminal conduct or an illegal act on behalf of…

Section 16 EFCC Act 2004 Section 16 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Offences relating to false information. (1) Any person who, in the discharge of his duty under this Act, gives information which is false in any material particular, commits an offence under this Act and the onus shall lie on him to…

Section 15 EFCC Act 2004 Section 15 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Offences in relation to terrorism. (1) A person who willfully provides or collects by any means, directly or indirectly, any money by any other person with intent that the money shall be used for any act of terrorism commits an offence…

Section 14 EFCC Act 2004 Section 14 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Offences relating to financial malpractices. (1) A person who, being an officer of a bank or other financial institution or designated non-financial institution –(a) fails or neglects to secure compliance with the provisions of this Act; or (b) fails or neglects…

Section 13 EFCC Act 2004 Section 13 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Special duties of the Units. (1) The General and Assets Investigation Units shall be charged with responsibilities for – (a) The prevention and detection of offences in violation of the provisions of this Act;(b) The arrest and apprehension of economic and…

Section 12 EFCC Act 2004 Section 12 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Establishment of special units, etc. (1) For the effective conduct of the functions of the Commission, there may be established for the Commission the following units– (a) the General And Assets Investigation Unit;(b) the Legal And Prosecution Unit; (c) the Research…

Section 11 EFCC Act 2004 Section 11 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Training Programme. The Commission shall initiate, develop or improve specific training programmes for its law enforcement and other personnel charged with responsibility for the eradication of offences created by this Act and such programmes shall include – (a) methods used in…