The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclaimed the operations of Messrs. Azimo and Messrs. Transfer Wise which are currently allegedly carrying out international money transfer operations.
The apex bank said the duo were neither registered International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) nor licensed by it.
CBN in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi, warned the public to beware.
The full text of the CBN statement reads:
Disclaimer
Azimo, Transfer Wise Not Registered IMTOs
The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to the activities of Messrs. Azimo and Messrs. Transfer Wise, both of which are purportedly transacting business, albeit unauthorised, as International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs).
The Bank wishes to notify the general public that neither Messrs. Azimo nor Messrs.
Transfer Wise is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO).
The Public is therefore advised to beware of the activities of Messrs. Azimo and Messrs. Transfer Wise and desist from patronizing the companies forthwith.
Anyone who patronizes the unregistered companies, does so at his or her own risk.
Osita Nwanisobi
Ag. Director, Corporate Communications
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