Efcc chairman latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa:

Recent Appointments

• On February 16, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Abdulrasheed Bawa as the new Chairman of the EFCC, replacing Ibrahim Magu.
• Bawa was a Deputy Commissioner of Police and the Head of the EFCC's Intelligence Department before his appointment.

Recent Investigations and Arrests

• On March 14, 2022, the EFCC arrested and charged a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, for alleged money laundering and corruption.
• On March 21, 2022, the EFCC arrested and charged a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, for alleged corruption and money laundering.
• On April 12, 2022, the EFCC arrested and charged a former Governor of Oyo State, Ajimobi Abiola, for alleged corruption and money laundering.

Recent Court Cases

• On March 25, 2022, the EFCC secured a court order to freeze the accounts of a former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, over alleged corruption and money laundering.
• On April 15, 2022, the EFCC secured a court order to forfeit a property worth N1.4 billion to the Federal Government, allegedly owned by a former Governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada.

Recent International Cooperation

• On March 28, 2022, the EFCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Department of Justice to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
• On April 20, 2022, the EFCC signed an MoU with the Interpol to combat transnational organized crime and terrorism.

Recent Statements and Interviews

• On March 22, 2022, Bawa stated that the EFCC would intensify its efforts to recover stolen assets and prosecute corrupt officials.
• On April 10, 2022, Bawa stated that the EFCC would not compromise its investigations and prosecutions, despite pressure from politicians and other stakeholders.

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive.