Against the backdrop of moves to fight economic crime through institutional collaboration and international cooperation, the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem has again called for prompt return of illicit wealth, stolen resources and recovered assets to victim nations, saying without such repatriation, the promise of justice remains unfulfilled.
Dongban-Mensem made the renewed call while giving a remarks at the just-concluded 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime tagged: Cambridge Economic Crime Summit held in the United Kingdom, warning that illicit wealth must not be allowed influence, fund impunity or further crime.
At the Summit, where Nigeria’s judiciary, law enforcement, and financial regulators were prominently represented, the president of the court noted that the Nigerian delegation’s participation reflected the country’s commitment to fighting Economic crime through institutional collaboration and international co-operation.
A press release made available to Blueprint on Sunday by her Assistant Chief Information Officer Gaar Bukola said: “Economic crime is not merely a financial problem but a question of social justice as stolen resources deprive societies of opportunities and weaken public confidence.
She further stressed the needs for persistence and courage, adding: “There should be collaboration to make the financial foundations of criminal enterprises increasingly difficult to sustain,”
Dongban- Mensem then thanked the symposium founder, Professor Barry Rider, OBE, the University of Cambridge, and Jesus College for hosting the event.
