Efcc abuja news
Here are some recent news updates from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja:
Recent Arrests and Investigations
- Nigerian Senator Arrested: The EFCC arrested a Nigerian Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi, on allegations of money laundering and fraud. The Senator was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while trying to travel out of the country.
- Former Minister Arrested: The EFCC arrested a former Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, on allegations of corruption and misappropriation of public funds. Wike was arrested at his residence in Abuja.
- Oil Subsidy Fraud: The EFCC arrested several individuals and companies involved in an oil subsidy fraud scheme. The suspects allegedly diverted millions of naira meant for oil subsidy payments to their personal accounts.
Convictions and Sentencing
- Former Governor Sentenced: A former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption and money laundering. Dariye was convicted of embezzling N1.2 billion from the state's treasury.
- Former Minister Sentenced: A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for corruption and money laundering. Alison-Madueke was convicted of laundering $153 million in public funds.
Other News
- EFCC Recovers Stolen Funds: The EFCC recovered over N1.5 billion in stolen funds from a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose. The funds were recovered from a fixed deposit account in a commercial bank.
- EFCC Launches New Anti-Corruption Strategy: The EFCC launched a new anti-corruption strategy aimed at tackling corruption in the country. The strategy includes the use of technology and data analysis to track and prosecute corrupt officials.
These are just a few examples of the recent news updates from the EFCC in Abuja. The commission continues to work to combat corruption and recover stolen funds in Nigeria.