EFCC warns skit, movie producers against unauthorized use of its jackets, symbols.

Joel Oladele, Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has sent a strong warning to cont ent creators, movies and skit producers who are fond of using its branded Jackets, symbols, insignia and other accoutrements in their productions without authorisation.

The warning was contained in a statement issued by the commission’s Spokesman, Wilson Uwajeren on Wednesday.

The Spokesperson described such as illegal and strictly warned those involved to desist, otherwise be ready to face the consequences.

The statement reads: “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 authorisation.

“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 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.”