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E-PPAN 5TH Annual Fraud Conference Holds in November

Mrs. Onajite Regha, chief executive officer of E-PPAN,

The E-payment Providers Association of Nigeria (E-PPAN) is set to host its 5th Annual Fraud Conference themed: “Unbundling the Criminal Justice Process in a Digital Economy”.

The conference will hold on the 4th of November 2014 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to Ntia Nnene Sylvia, media and strategy development manager at the Association, in a statement, the criminal justice process in investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating electronic crime plays a critical role in tracking down the perpetrators of financial crimes and bringing them to justice.

She said, “Yet, within many organizations particularly financial institutions, there remain questions about when, how and what the process entails. Questions such as what is the role of a financial organization in a fraud investigation? When can the financial industry engage law enforcement agencies and how can they give evidence without compromising their confidential commitment to their customers?

Sylva added that the aim of the conference is to provide a clear understanding and enlightenment of the criminal justice process in a digital economy. 

She said it will provide collaborative opportunities between the industry, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to explore and evaluate while sharing experiences on how to minimize and or eradicate inadequacies in our criminal procedures, investigation and adjudication.

The forum will also delve into the future challenges and on brainstorm solutions to achieve a smooth and speedy prosecution of financial crimes.

“This year’s conference is focused on the need to lay the foundation for a robust and successful criminal justice process and to raise awareness about the critical need in addressing electronic fraud as the cashless initiative goes nationwide.

“E-PPAN is hosting this conference as part of a national campaign which will deliver the roadmap for a speedy investigation, prosecution and adjudication of financial crimes.

“Key issues such as Legal Challenges and Solutions in Fighting Electronic Fraud; Investigating Electronic Fraud across Traditional Jurisdictional Boundaries; Industry Role and Responsibility in the Criminal Justice Process of Electronic Fraud amongst others will be discussed to give practicable solutions to Achieving Closure: Meeting the Legal process with the Industry Evidence,” she said.

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