We are working to put a stop to online frauds by Nigerians: Presidency

The Presidency said Sunday that it is working to ensure that online fraud involving Nigerians is put to a stop in the country.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu disclosed this when he appeared on Channels Television.

According to him, the Presidency will issue executive orders and enter into discussion with the National Assembly so that a law could be passed on online fraud.

He said the federal government will cooperate with the United States to check online fraud in which 77 of the 80 suspects arrested by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation were Nigerians.

He described the online fraud as a double damage to the image of Nigerian citizens.