By Olakunle Oke
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have launched an investigation into a 31-year-old trader, Oduburu Lucy Oluchi, also known as Eze Chiamaka Lucy, following her arrest for allegedly dealing in counterfeit currency.
Oluchi was apprehended on December 23, 2025, at Eke Nibo Market in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State by fellow traders who suspected irregularities during a transaction.
She was handed over to the Agunechemba Quasi Security outfit (Vigilante), which later transferred her to the Department of State Services (DSS).
On December 29, 2025, the EFCC received Oluchi from the DSS and discovered that she had in her possession fake One Thousand Naira notes totaling N192,000. The counterfeit notes included six different serial numbers, with quantities ranging from one to fifty-one notes per serial.
The alleged offense contravenes Section 151 of the Criminal Code and Sections 4 and 5 of the Counterfeit Currency (Special Provisions) Act.
The EFCC has confirmed that the suspect will be charged to court once investigations are completed, according to Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity.