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Nigeria Terrorism Financing Crackdown

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Nigeria's EFCC is arraigning Miyetti Allah President Bello Abdullahi Bodejo on charges of terrorism financing and money laundering totaling $2.53 million. The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) backs U.S. sanctions against terrorism financing and vows compliance.

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Terrorism financing: ABCON backs US sanctions, assures compliance

- The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) supports US sanctions against terrorism financing and vows compliance. - ABCON clarified that sanctions target specific individuals, not the entire BDC sector, emphasizing most operators comply with regulations. - The association introduced a seven-point strategy to curb illicit financial flows, including enhanced KYC, stricter veโ€ฆ