EFCC recovers N1.233 trillion and uncovers illegal refinery in Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N1.233 trillion and an unspecified amount of foreign currency over a 34-month period ending July 31, 2026. During this timeframe, the commission also secured 10,872 convictions.

In a recent intelligence-led operation, the EFCC discovered an illegal oil refinery in Ogere, Ogun State, allegedly operated by Chinese nationals. Investigators found that sludge oil, sourced from Delta and Rivers states, was being processed into diesel for commercial sale. While the facility was deserted when operatives arrived, they seized equipment, underground tanks, and substances suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (diesel).

The discovery follows a previous operation in the same area where 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian were arrested for allegedly operating illegal lithium processing plants.