EFCC Declares Emefiele’s Wife Wanted for Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, wanted for alleged money laundering.

The announcement came late Friday night when the anti-graft agency also declared three others wanted for conspiring with the former CBN Governor.

The three others named in the case are Mr Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband, Jonathan Omoile.

The EFCC alleges that the group conspired to “convert huge sums of money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria and committed felony to wit: obtaining money by false pretences, and stealing, contrary to and punishable under Sections 411, 287, and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.”

The EFCC requested that anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects contact the closest EFCC Command or police station in the document it released on Friday night, which described the alleged money laundering offenses.

Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is also being prosecuted by the EFCC for an alleged ₦1.8bn and $6.2m fraud.

As the case continues to unfold, it is a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and financial crime in Nigeria.

As the story develops, it is important to stay informed and follow the case closely to see how it will ultimately be resolved.