NFIU reveals how terror financiers bypass BVN-SIM tracking to hide money trails

NAIRAMETRICS | 24-08-2026 12:43pm |

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) revealed that terrorist financiers are using pre-registered SIM cards and bank accounts opened in women's names to conceal the identities of those controlling illicit funds. This method allows them to bypass BVN-SIM tracking systems designed to trace financial transactions. The NFIU's disclosure highlights ongoing challenges in combating terrorism financing in Nigeria.

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