On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) took decisive action by shutting down the offices of two Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) located in Sokoto.
As a specialized division within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), SCUML is tasked with overseeing DNFBPs to guarantee adherence to laws aimed at preventing money laundering, terrorism financing, and related offenses.
The affected companies, Iman Multi Structures Ltd and Daraja Motors, were closed following violations of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, alongside breaches of the EFCC AML/CFT/CPF Regulations, 2024.
Both firms had previously faced penalties and fines for regulatory infractions-Iman Multi Structures Ltd on June 18, 2025, and Daraja Motors on August 13, 2025-but neglected to fulfill the mandated payment obligations.
SCUML’s Zonal Coordinator, Ahmadu Bello, led an inquiry that confirmed the payment deadlines had lapsed over a month prior, with no corrective measures undertaken by the companies.
Consequently, their business locations have been sealed and will remain inaccessible until they fully comply with all relevant anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
EFCC Cracks Down: Two Companies in Sokoto Shut Down in Major Corruption Sweep
