The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a stance against content creators, movie producers, and skit makers who employ EFCC-branded jackets, symbols, insignia, and other related items without proper authorization.

This warning was conveyed in an official statement released on Wednesday by Wilson Uwajeren, the spokesperson for the commission.

In the statement, the EFCC clarified that the unauthorized use of the EFCC brand in movies and other forms of media is considered illegal.

The commission sought to inform the general public about this issue, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the legal requirements and obtaining proper authorization when featuring EFCC-branded items in movies, skits, or any other creative productions.

The statement reads partly: “While the Commission appreciates the desire by some operators in the creative sector to produce movies/skits with plots around economic and financial crimes, it is incumbent on such operators to seek the Commission’s authorisation, including vetting of scenes which purport to depict the operations of the Commission, to ensure that false or misleading messages are not passed to the public.

“The Public Affairs Department of the Commission is adequately equipped to work with motion picture practitioners desirous of partnering with the Commission in using films and skits to educate the public, especially the youth, on the dangers of economic and financial crimes.

“Anyone found acting contrary to this advisory shall henceforth be treated as an impersonator and dealt with accordingly.”