Lagos: Nigeria’s Police Special Fraud Unit and Taiwan’s diplomatic mission have teamed up to fight a rise in cross-border financial crimes, pledging closer cooperation to dismantle international fraud rings.
In a statement signed by Unit spokesperson DSP Ovie Ewhubare on Wednesday in Lagos, it was confirmed that Mr Eloho Okpoziakpo of the Police Special Fraud Unit met with Mr Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Head of Mission at the Taipei Trade Office. Their strategic meeting aimed to deepen cooperation and address cross-border fraud.
The engagement not only highlighted the growing need for international collaboration in combating transnational crimes but also underscored how Taiwan’s increasing investment footprint attracts sophisticated fraud syndicates.
During the meeting, participants focused on strengthening intelligence sharing, enhancing investigative coordination, and developing joint strategies to fight cross-border financial crimes. The initiative was reaffirmed, with Taiwan expressing readiness to collaborate through information exchange, capacity building, and mutual support in preventing and investigating fraud-related offences.
During the meeting, Okpoziakpo emphasised the vital role of global partnerships in addressing the evolving landscape of financial crime.
No single country can effectively tackle transnational fraud alone, the CP noted. He reiterated the PSFU’s commitment to proactive investigations and sustained international collaboration to dismantle criminal networks and protect legitimate investments.