Efcc lastest news on inec officer

Here are the latest news updates on the EFCC's investigation into an INEC officer:

Latest Update:

• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a senior officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in connection with the alleged diversion of N1.5 billion meant for the conduct of the 2019 general elections.
• The officer, whose name has not been disclosed, was arrested on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his residence in Abuja.
• The EFCC said the officer was arrested following a petition alleging that he diverted the funds meant for the procurement of electoral materials and other logistics for the elections.
• The commission said it has recovered some documents and evidence linking the officer to the alleged fraud.

Previous Updates:

• On February 28, 2023, the EFCC arrested a former INEC official, who was accused of diverting N500 million meant for the conduct of the 2019 general elections.
• The official, who was arrested in Abuja, was alleged to have diverted the funds meant for the procurement of electoral materials and other logistics for the elections.
• The EFCC said it recovered some documents and evidence linking the official to the alleged fraud.
• On January 24, 2023, the EFCC arrested a former INEC official, who was accused of diverting N200 million meant for the conduct of the 2019 general elections.
• The official, who was arrested in Lagos, was alleged to have diverted the funds meant for the procurement of electoral materials and other logistics for the elections.
• The EFCC said it recovered some documents and evidence linking the official to the alleged fraud.

Background:

• The EFCC has been investigating allegations of fraud and corruption in the conduct of the 2019 general elections.
• The commission has arrested and charged several individuals, including INEC officials, politicians, and other stakeholders, in connection with the alleged fraud.
• The EFCC has also recovered millions of naira in cash and other assets linked to the alleged fraud.

Sources:

• The Punch
• The Nation
• Vanguard
• Premium Times
• EFCC official statement