The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to skit-makers and movie producers over the unauthorized use of EFCC jackets and symbols.
The warning comes as a result of the rampant use of these items in movies and skits, according to the EFCC.
The EFCC in its advisory on Wednesday warned against skits and movies that will lead to confusion among the public and tarnish the image of the commission.
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It stated that the use of their jackets, symbols, and storylines without authorization was a criminal offense and anyone found guilty will face the full wrath of the law.
The advisory read:
“EFCC Warns Skit, Movie Producers Over Unauthorized Use of EFCC Jackets, Symbols
“The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to the activities of content creators, movies, and skit producers who use EFCC-branded Jackets, symbols, insignia, and other accoutrements without authorization.
“The Commission wishes to notify the public that the use of the EFCC brand in movies without authorization is illegal.
“While the Commission appreciate 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 authorization, 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.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
21/06/2023.”
