Tag efcc declares billionaire businessman wanted over n23bn diezani bribe
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Tag EFCC Declares Billionaire Businessman Wanted Over N23bn Diezani Bribe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a billionaire businessman, Mr. Jide Omokore, wanted over alleged corruption and money laundering involving N23 billion bribe from former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
According to a statement by the EFCC, Omokore, a former chairman of the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), is wanted for his alleged involvement in the diversion of N23 billion from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to fund the 2015 presidential election.
The EFCC alleged that Omokore, who is also a close associate of former President Goodluck Jonathan, received the bribe from Diezani Alison-Madueke, who was the Minister of Petroleum Resources at the time, to influence the award of oil blocks and other contracts to his companies.
The anti-graft agency said it has been investigating the case since 2015 and has gathered sufficient evidence to prove Omokore's involvement in the alleged fraud.
The EFCC has therefore declared Omokore wanted and is urging the public to provide information that would lead to his arrest and prosecution.
This development is a significant step in the ongoing efforts to recover stolen funds and bring corrupt individuals to justice in Nigeria.
Key points:
- EFCC declares billionaire businessman, Jide Omokore, wanted over alleged N23 billion bribe from Diezani Alison-Madueke.
- Omokore is accused of receiving the bribe to influence the award of oil blocks and contracts to his companies.
- The EFCC has been investigating the case since 2015 and has gathered sufficient evidence to prove Omokore's involvement in the alleged fraud.
- The anti-graft agency is urging the public to provide information that would lead to Omokore's arrest and prosecution.