Agency uncovers N4bn owned by a former deputy gov
Unlike the N250 cash the anti-graft agency intercepted at the popular Balogun market in Lagos on Monday, the new 'illegal' funds were found in two bank accounts.
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Unlike the N250 million cash the anti-graft agency intercepted at the popular Balogun market in Lagos on Monday, the new 'illegal' funds were found in two bank accounts after a tip-off by a whistle blower.
The Commission on Tuesday, April 11, said the N4 billion belongs to a former deputy governorship candidate in Niger state, who is said to be on the run.
The suspect, who is yet to be identified, reportedly used Katah Property & Investment Limited and Sadiq Air Travel Agency to launder the funds.
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Each of the companies' account domiciled in Guaranty Trust Bank has a fixed deposit of N2 billion in it, the EFCC said.
It was learnt that the account officer is also at large.
The Commission had last week uncovered N449 million cash at an abandoned bureau de change in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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