The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has revealed startling details regarding the alleged financing of terrorist activities in Nigeria, implicating the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), bandits, and other terror groups.
According to the NFIU, these groups are using global crowdfunding platforms and sports betting platforms to raise funds for their operations.
The financial intelligence unit disclosed that IPOB received funds through affiliates in 22 countries, with at least 27 entities registered under the group’s name.
Punch reported seven registrations were made in the United States, while six were in the United Kingdom. Over $160,000 raised by IPOB through crowdfunding was reportedly channeled to transmission, media, and broadcasting companies in Bulgaria, South Africa, and the UK.
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