Unauthorized Use Of Our Brand Illegal, EFCC Warns Skit, Movie Producers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned content creators, movie and skit producers against unauthorised use of its branded Jackets, symbols, insignia and other gear.

In a statement issued by its Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, on Wednesday, the Commission stated that the use of the EFCC brand in movies without authorisation is illegal.

Uwujaren added that the Commission appreciates the desire of producers to create content with plot around the EFCC, it is important that they get authorisation from the Commission including vetting of scenes.

The statement read, “While the Commission appreciate the desire by some operators in the creative sector to produce movies/skits with plots around economic and financial crimes, it is incumbent on such operators to seek the Commission’s authorisation, including vetting of scenes which purport to depict the operations of the Commission, to ensure that false or misleading messages are not passed to the public.

“The Public Affairs Department of the Commission is adequately equipped to work with motion picture practitioners desirous of partnering with the Commission in using films and skits to educate the public, especially the youth on the dangers of economic and financial crimes.”

The Commission also warned that anyone found acting contrary to its advisory will henceforth be treated as an impersonator and dealt with accordingly.