The Ethiopian Federal Police has been involved in the unlawful movement of 1800 individuals, resulting in the loss of life for two persons and the injury of 15 others. Additionally, 22 offenders were apprehended while in possession of over 2 billion 160 million birr, and six offenders were identified through further investigation under unlawful activities.
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January 19, 2018
The Ethiopian Federal Police has been involved in the unlawful movement of 1800 individuals, resulting in the loss of life for two persons and the injury of 15 others. Additionally, 22 offenders were apprehended while in possession of over 2 billion 160 million birr, and six offenders were identified through further investigation under unlawful activities.
The police investigation report indicates that the offenders were involved in organizing crime against children. The crime syndicate managed to operate under the guise of legitimate activities while the police have been closely monitoring their operations.
The offenders are organized into a crime syndicate to execute their crimes, and during their operations, they employ various tactics to mislead authorities. The police investigation report reveals that the offenders have been using various methods to facilitate the movement of illicit goods across different regions.
The offenders are being facilitated in their movement towards the Sudan border. The police have reported that they are being escorted while engaging in unlawful activities, and the investigation has revealed that they are attempting to cross borders under the pretense of legitimate travel.
The offenders in Libya are being managed by criminal networks that exploit the vulnerable to ensure their survival. The police investigation report indicates that they are being kept under strict conditions and are often forced to make costly phone calls to their families.
In a situation where vulnerable families are unable to pay money quickly, the police investigation report indicates that they are being harassed and subjected to severe conditions, with videos of their harassment being circulated to their families.
Vulnerable families are seeking financial assistance to pay off debts, and the police report indicates that the eight apprehended individuals were using bank accounts to manage money acquired through unlawful means.
The police have confirmed that high amounts of money obtained through unlawful means are being laundered within the country and abroad. They have also indicated that the offenders' names are listed in their investigation report, along with assets exceeding 71 million birr found in their bank accounts.
The Ethiopian Federal Police, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice, the National Intelligence and Security Service, the Financial Security Service, and other relevant entities, is intensifying scrutiny on individuals involved in unlawful activities by monitoring suspicious behaviors across various regions of the country.
The Ethiopian Federal Police is currently conducting an operation aimed at preventing crimes against children, in collaboration with other relevant entities, to ensure that those involved in such crimes are brought to justice. The public is invited to report any information by calling 991 or through the 'EFPApp'.