Court sentences BDC operators to 5 years for operating without CBN licence

NAIRAMETRICS | 07-09-2026 04:28pm |

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to five years' imprisonment each, with an option of a N2 million fine, for conducting BDC business without a valid licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The sentencing took place on Monday, underscoring the legal consequences of operating without the required regulatory approval.

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