Efcc nigeria latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria:

Recent Arrests and Investigations

  1. Ex-Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, Arrested: The EFCC arrested former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, on October 4, 2022, over alleged corruption and mismanagement of state funds during his tenure.
  2. Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, Arrested: The EFCC arrested former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on October 2, 2022, over alleged corruption and money laundering.
  3. Ex-Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, Arrested: The EFCC arrested former Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, on September 28, 2022, over alleged corruption and mismanagement of state funds during his tenure.

Recent Convictions

  1. Former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, Convicted: A Federal High Court in Abuja convicted former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, on September 27, 2022, for alleged corruption and money laundering.
  2. Former Managing Director of First Bank, Bisi Onasanya, Convicted: A Federal High Court in Lagos convicted former Managing Director of First Bank, Bisi Onasanya, on September 22, 2022, for alleged fraud and money laundering.

Recent Recoveries

  1. N1.4 Billion Recovered from Ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose: The EFCC recovered N1.4 billion from former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on September 29, 2022, as part of the proceeds of corruption and money laundering.
  2. $2.8 Million Recovered from Ex-Governor of Delta State, James Ibori: The EFCC recovered $2.8 million from former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, on September 28, 2022, as part of the proceeds of corruption and money laundering.

Recent Investigations

  1. Investigation into Alleged Corruption at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC): The EFCC is investigating alleged corruption and mismanagement of funds at the NNPC, including the alleged diversion of funds meant for the construction of the Ajaokuta Steel Company.
  2. Investigation into Alleged Corruption at the Nigerian Customs Service: The EFCC is investigating alleged corruption and mismanagement of funds at the Nigerian Customs Service, including the alleged diversion of funds meant for the construction of border posts.

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates on the EFCC in Nigeria, and the information may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.