Nigeria: EFCC convicts 10 for illegal petroleum dealings in Delta

A Federal High Court in Warri convicted 10 individuals for illegal petroleum dealings in Delta State, sentencing them to up to three years in prison with fines as low as N300,000. The convictions reflect ongoing enforcement against fuel smuggling and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, a persistent issue affecting Nigeria's oil sector. The low fines may limit deterrence, but the case underscores continued regulatory pressure.

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