Efcc nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates from 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 Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, Arrested: The EFCC arrested former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on September 26, 2022, over alleged corruption and mismanagement of state funds during his tenure.

Recent Convictions

  1. Former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, Convicted: The EFCC convicted former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, on September 11, 2022, for alleged corruption and mismanagement of state funds during his tenure.
  2. Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, Convicted: The EFCC convicted former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on August 26, 2022, for alleged corruption and money laundering.

Recent Recoveries

  1. N1.4 Billion Recovered from Ex-Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha: The EFCC recovered N1.4 billion from the account of former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, on October 4, 2022.
  2. $2.5 Million Recovered from Ex-Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke: The EFCC recovered $2.5 million from the account of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on October 2, 2022.

Recent Investigations

  1. Investigation into Alleged Corruption in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC): The EFCC is investigating alleged corruption in the NNPC, including the mismanagement of funds and contracts.
  2. Investigation into Alleged Corruption in the Nigerian Customs Service: The EFCC is investigating alleged corruption in the Nigerian Customs Service, including the mismanagement of revenue and smuggling of goods.

These are just a few examples of recent news updates from the EFCC in Nigeria. The commission is responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases of economic and financial crimes, including corruption, money laundering, and fraud.