Categories: Crime Watch Top Stories

EFCC Gets Nod To Block Fresh 1,146 Bank Accounts Over Forex Transactions

Advertisement
Advertisement

EFCC has gotten a nod from the court to block fresh 1,146 bank accounts over forex transactions.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim order to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze at least 1,146 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies over “unauthorised foreign exchange” transactions.

 

The commission is also investigating the individuals for “money laundering and terrorism financing”.

The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, granted the order while ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by Ekele Iheanacho, counsel to the EFCC.

 

ALSO: Nigeria Football Federation Names Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach

 

The court also ordered the commission to conclude the investigation within 90 days.

 

That an order of this honourable court is hereby made freezing the bank accounts stated in the schedule below which accounts are owned by various individuals who are currently being investigated in a case involving the offences of unauthorised dealing in foreign exchange, money laundering and terrorism financing to the extent that the investigation will be for a period of 90 (Ninety) days,” the judge ruled.

 

The motion by the anti-graft agency was brought under section 44 (2) and (K) of the 1999 Constitution; section 34 of the EFCC Establishment Act 2004; section 7(8) of the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court.

 

Justice Nwite consequently adjourned the matter until July 23 for mention.

 

The ruling was delivered on April 24, and the Certified True Copy was seen by NewsOnline Nigeria on Monday

Advertisement
Udeze Ekene

Recent Posts

  • Crime Watch

BREAKING: Popular Catholic Priest Kidnapped In South East (PHOTOS)

A popular Catholic Priest has been kidnapped in the South East.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports…

1 day ago
  • Top Stories

UK Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch Snubs Tinubu Government

UK Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch has reportedly snubbed the Tinubu Government.   NewsOnline Nigeria…

1 day ago
  • Economy And Business
  • Headline

BREAKING: Dangote, Marketers Fight Dirty Over Plots To Monopolize Oil Sector

Dangote and marketers fight dirty over alleged plots to monopolize the oil sector.   NewsOnline…

1 day ago
  • Exchange Rates

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 7th November 2024

The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Thursday 7th November 2024 can be…

1 day ago
  • Economy And Business
  • Headline

BREAKING: Father Mbaka Breaks Silence Over Famine, High Cost Of Living

Father Mbaka has reacted to the famine and high living costs in Nigeria.   NewsOnline…

1 day ago
  • Headline
  • World

BREAKING: President Trump Vows To Carry Out Largest Deportation In History

President Trump has vowed to carry out the largest deportation in history from his first…

1 day ago