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Buhari’s Minister Set To Face EFCC Interrogation Over Alleged N37bn Fraud
Buhari’s Minister Set To Face EFCC Interrogation Over Alleged N37bn Fraud....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, to address an ongoing investigation into the alleged laundering of N37,170,855,753.44 during her tenure. The funds are suspected to have been funneled through contractor James Okwete….CONTINUE READING
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According to an exclusive document obtained by our correspondent on Saturday, Umar-Farouq has been requested to appear before EFCC interrogators at their headquarters in Jabbi, Abuja, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The document cites an investigation into money laundering within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs during her ministerial term.
The document reads, “The commission is investigating a case of money laundering involving the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development during your time as minister.”Despite efforts to reach the former minister for comments, her phone was switched off. Her former media aide, Nneka Ikem, also declined to comment and turned off her phone when pressed for information.
Previously, Umar-Farouq denied any knowledge of James Okwete, the contractor in question, who is currently in custody. In a tweet, she stated, “James Okwete neither worked for, nor represented me in any way whatsoever. The linkages and associations to my person are spurious.”
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment on the ex-minister’s invitation. However, it was reported earlier that Okwete, the contractor, had provided useful information regarding Umar-Farouq and former directors-general of agencies under the ministry.
This development aligns with the broader investigation into three other ministers who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari. The alleged graft, estimated at N150 billion, involves financial improprieties during their respective tenures. The EFCC source disclosed that Umar-Farouq and some former agency directors might face arrest based on information provided by Okwete.
Investigations indicate that the N37.1 billion was transferred from the Federal Government to 38 bank accounts held in five legacy commercial banks linked to Okwete. The contractor, who has been cooperating with investigators, was arrested four days prior to the latest developments.
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