The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday said it has intercepted some syndicates in different parts of the country for allegedly selling the new redesigned Naira notes.
A statement issued by Dr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer of the DSS, in Abuja, said the syndicates were intercepted by operatives of the Service during an operation.
The statement reads in part: “Investigation has also shown that some commercial bank officials were aiding the economic malfeasance.
“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 expeditiously address the emerging trends.”
The DSS also said it has ordered its commands and formations to further ensure that all persons and groups engaged in the illegal sale of the notes are identified.
It urged anyone with useful information relating to the sale of the new currency to pass the same to relevant authorities.
Investigation has also shown that some commercial bank officials were aiding the economic malfeasance.
