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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Akwa Ibom State, Uwemedimo Nwoko.
Nwoko, an alleged accomplice in the N1.4bn money laundering charge against Paul Usoro, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association had been at large for over two years.
A source said the suspect was finally nabbed in Uyo on Tuesday for his role in the conversion of N1.410bn property of the Government of Akwa Ibom State.
The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest, adding that he would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.
A music producer, Imeh Henshaw Nyong and four others have been arrested for alleged internet fraud in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
They were arrested by operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, according to a statement issued by the spokesman of the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren.
Nyong was apprehended alongside Benjamin Ikpeme, Godwin Isong, Magnus Chimaobi and Victor Usun.
EFCC said the suspects, whose ages range between 22 and 25 years, were nabbed in an early morning raid at two locations in the state, based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in cybercrime.
Music producer, four others nabbed for alleged cybercrime
The EFCC says they were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in cybercrime.
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Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arrested a music producer, Imeh Nyong, for alleged internet fraud in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
His arrest comes a day after popular Nigerian rapper, CDQ was arrested by the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after ‘loud’, a cannabis variant was found in his possession.
According to NDLEA’s Director, Media, and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the rapper was arrested and later granted bail.
EFCC arrests ex-Akwa Ibom AG over alleged N1.4bn money laundering
Adelani Adepegba, Abuja
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Akwa Ibom State, Uwemedimo Nwoko.
Nwoko, an alleged accomplice in the N1.4bn money laundering charge against Paul Usoro, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association had been at large for over two years.
A source said the suspect was finally nabbed in Uyo on Tuesday for his role in the conversion of N1.410bn property of the Government of Akwa Ibom State.
EFCC Arrests Former Akwa Ibom Attorney-General Over N1.4billion Money Laundering
Nwoko, an alleged accomplice in the N1.4bn money laundering charge against Paul Usoro, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, had been at large for over two years.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Apr 14, 2021
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Akwa Ibom State, Uwemedimo Nwoko.
Nwoko, an alleged accomplice in the N1.4bn money laundering charge against Paul Usoro, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, had been at large for over two years.