Recently, a Nigerian woman who sells kulikuli (a local snack) publicly appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene after losing her investment in CBEX, a platform accused of defrauding Nigerians of over ₦1.3 trillion. The emotional plea gained widespread attention, prompting a response from Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
In her statement, Dabiri-Erewa expressed deep sympathy for the woman and others affected by the CBEX scheme. She emphasized the need for increased public awareness about financial scams and urged regulatory bodies to take swift action against fraudulent platforms. Dabiri-Erewa also called on the government to implement stricter measures to protect citizens from such financial traps.
The CBEX scandal has sparked a national conversation about the vulnerability of everyday Nigerians to financial fraud. Many are now calling for comprehensive reforms to safeguard investors and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.…..CONTINUE READING
