# What’s the difference between EFCC and ICPC in Nigeria
EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) and ICPC (Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission) are both anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria, but there are some differences between them:
1. Establishment: EFCC was established in 2003 under the EFCC Act, while ICPC was established in 2000 under the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act.
2. Focus: EFCC focuses on investigating and prosecuting economic and financial crimes, such as money laundering, fraud, and cybercrimes, while ICPC focuses on investigating and prosecuting corrupt practices and other related offenses, such as bribery, abuse of office, and embezzlement.
3. Jurisdiction: EFCC has the jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute economic and financial crimes committed within Nigeria and outside the country, while ICPC has the jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute corrupt practices committed within Nigeria.
4. Reporting: EFCC reports to the President of Nigeria, while ICPC reports to the National Assembly.
5. Powers: EFCC has more powers in terms of investigating and prosecuting economic and financial crimes, including the power to arrest and detain suspects, freeze their accounts, and seize their assets, while ICPC has fewer powers.
In summary, while both agencies have the goal of fighting corruption in Nigeria, they have different focuses, jurisdictions, reporting lines, and powers.