17 people in police net for allegedly operating illegal Bureau de Change

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The police have arrested 17 suspected forex hawkers for illegal operation of Bureau de Change in Wapa area of Fagge Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, made this known to NAN on Wednesday.

“The operation, which was led by the Police Command, was carried out in Wapa Bureau De Change, Fagge, with combined personnel of the Department of Security Services . “A total of 29 people were arrested, out of whom 12 were cleared. “We recovered 68,000 CFA, and 30 Rupees from them. All the suspects confessed to the offence and will be charged to court.

The commissioner commended the combined operatives for their commitment and cooperation in ensuring the success of the operation. “The security measures put in place have sent the message that illegal financial activities will not be tolerated, and that those engaging in such practices will be made to face the full wrath of the law,” he said.

 

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