The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) has engaged the Taiwan Head of Mission in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration against transnational financial crimes.

This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the unit, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, on Wednesday in Lagos.

The Commissioner of Police, PSFU, Eloho Okpoziakpo, held a strategic meeting with the Head of Mission at the Taipei Trade Office, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, in Lagos, to deepen cooperation in tackling cross-border fraud.

The engagement highlighted the growing need for international collaboration in combating transnational crimes, especially as Taiwan’s expanding investment footprint increasingly attracts sophisticated fraud syndicates.

Discussions at the meeting focused on strengthening intelligence sharing, improving investigative coordination, and developing joint strategies to combat financial crimes that cut across national borders.

Mr Liu expressed appreciation for the initiative and reaffirmed Taiwan’s readiness to work closely with the unit through information exchange, capacity building, and mutual support in the prevention and investigation of fraud-related offences.

Speaking during the meeting, Mr Okpoziakpo stressed that global partnerships were critical in addressing the evolving nature of financial crimes.

The commissioner noted that no single country can effectively tackle transnational fraud alone.

He reiterated the PSFU’s commitment to proactive investigations and sustained collaboration with international partners to dismantle criminal networks and protect legitimate investments. 

(NAN)