The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, has warned all skit writers and movie producers not to use official EFCC jackets and emblems.
It further states that anybody discovered acting in violation of this guideline would henceforth be considered as an impostor and punished with as such.
The Commission informed the public that using the EFCC trademark in films without permission is prohibited in a statement posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Wednesday.
The statement said, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been alerted to the actions of content producers, movie and skit makers who inappropriately exploit EFCC-branded jackets, badges, insignia, and other accessories.
“The Commission desires to inform the public that it is unlawful to utilize the EFCC trademark in motion pictures without permission.
“While the Commission recognizes the desire of some creative sector actors to create films or skits with themes of economic and financial crimes, it is incumbent on such actors to obtain the Commission’s approval, including reviewing scenes that purport to show the Commission’s operations, to prevent false or misleading messages from being broadcast to the public.
“The Public Affairs Department of the Commission is adequately equipped to work with motion picture professionals desiring to partner with the Commission in using films and skits to educate the public, especially the youth, on the risks of economic and financial crimes,” according to the commission.
Anyone caught acting against this advice will henceforth be viewed as an imposter and disciplined appropriately.