The Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted some members of organized syndicates involved in the sale of the newly redesigned naira notes.
The DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, made the announcement on Monday.
According to Afunanya, the DSS discovered that some commercial bank officials were aiding economic malfeasance during its operations in various parts of the country.
“Consequently, the Service warns the currency racketeers to desist from this ignoble act.
“Appropriate regulatory authorities are, in this same vein, urged to step up monitoring and supervisory activities to address emerging trends expeditiously.
“It should be noted that the Service has ordered its Commands and Formations to further ensure that all persons and groups engaged in the illegal sale of the notes are identified.
“Therefore, anyone with useful information relating to this is encouraged to pass the same to the relevant authorities”, Afunanya said.
