The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into allegations of extortion made against some of its operatives by Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips.

The rapper had alleged that EFCC officials extorted the sum of ₦10 million from him before securing his release after his arrest alongside other suspected internet fraudsters.

According to OladipsOladips, the operatives stormed his Lagos residence in a midnight raid in November 2024 and took him into custody despite finding nothing incriminating. He claimed that he was detained for five days and forced to pay the money before being freed.

In a statement on Friday, the EFCC described the allegation as “grave” and said it was treating it with utmost seriousness.

“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, views with great seriousness the allegation of extortion made against some of its operatives by a Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji (a.k.a Oladips),” the statement read.

The agency said the team of officers who handled Oladips’ case had been summoned to its corporate headquarters and relieved of operational duties pending the outcome of the investigation.

“The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true picture of the EFCC. We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations on them accordingly. Officers in the team that handled his case have been summoned to the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission and have also been relieved of their operational duties pending the conclusion of investigation of the matter,” the statement added.

The EFCC stressed that it remains committed to integrity and transparency in its operations, warning that any officer found guilty would face appropriate disciplinary action. It also cautioned that if the allegation was discovered to be false or aimed at tarnishing the Commission’s image, Oladips could face sanctions as well.

“The Commission is serious about its value of integrity and will take necessary action against any staff found to be culpable. It is also needful to state that if the allegation is found to be false and raised to malign the Commission or tarnish its image, appropriate sanctions will also be imposed,” it said.

The Commission urged the public to remain patient as it carries out its investigation and to continue to support its efforts in fighting financial and economic crimes across the country.