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EFCC Arraigns P-Square Brother, Jude Okoye Over Alleged Fraud

Feb 27, 2025 Richard

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Jude Okoye, the elder sibling and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye from the now-defunct music group P-Square, for allegedly laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. It is worth noting that Okoye appeared in court alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, facing a total of seven charges. One of the charges states that Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd, in 2022, acquired a…

EFCC Declares Oil Mogul Bolaji Akinduro Wanted

Oct 12, 2024 Richard

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a wanted notice for famous oil magnate, Bolaji Henry Akinduro, concerning alleged fraudulent activities. Akinduro, aged 51, serves as the executive chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited. He faces accusations of obtaining funds through deceptive means and engaging in theft by conversion. The EFCC has called upon the public to assist in locating Akinduro. According to the anti-graft agency, Akinduro’s most recent known residence is 272 Patience Coker Street, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Akinduro, a native…

Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Taraba Ex-Gov Darius Ishaku Bail

Oct 3, 2024 Richard

The Federal Capital Territory’s High Court in Maitama has approved bail for former Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, and Bello Yero, a Permanent Secretary at the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Taraba State. The duo were ranted bail for a total of N150 million. It is worth noting that they are currently on trial for their alleged roles in a fraud case worth N27 billion. The defendants are charged with 15 offences by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which alleges they have committed criminal…