The Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted some members of organized syndicates involved in the sale of the new redesigned naira notes across the country.
According to a statement released and signed by Dr. Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, some highly placed commercial bank officials were also found to be aiding the economic malfeasance, in the course of its operations in some parts of the country.
”Consequently, the Service warns the currency racketeers to desist from this ignoble act. Appropriate regulatory authorities are, in this same vein, urged to step up monitoring and supervisory activities to expeditiously address the emerging trends.” said the statement.
However, the Service has ordered its Commands and Formations to further ensure that all persons and groups engaged in the illegal sale of the notes are identified, while urging members of the public with useful information relating to this criminality to pass same to the relevant authorities.