EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by gateleo(m): 8:07am On Oct 04, 2015 |
*More suspects to join former minister By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor There were indications, yesterday, that a former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, arrested and released in the United Kingdom, on Friday, on money laundering allegations, may be charged to court, this week.
And feelers showed that she will not be the only person in the dock.
Sunday Vanguard learnt that besides the four other persons arrested with the former minister, more suspects may also be arraigned.
Meanwhile, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detectives, who raided the Abuja home of Allison-Madueke, just at about the time of her arrest in the UK, on Friday, reportedly recovered cash running into millions of Naira.
The trial is expected to be conducted in London and is likely to draw thousands of Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom (UK) but no date was specified, last night, when Sunday Vanguard made contacts with the National Crime Agency (NCA), which arrested and released Diezani and the four others on Friday.
An official of the NCA gave indication of the trial in a telephone chat but pointed out that the identities of all the suspects would only be unveiled at the point of charging them to court. The official explained that the law establishing the NCA does not allow it to name those being investigated before charging them to court.
The official said: “Indeed we cannot name the five persons who were arrested and granted police conditional bail until we are ready to charge them to court.
“The law does not permit us to do so and we will release appropriate information to the media as the case progresses”.
But it was learnt from sources close to the British government that the NCA might have concluded arrangements to arraign Diezani and other suspects believed to be mostly Nigerian oil business men, suspected to have aided and abetted money laundering while the former minister was in office.
One of the sources said the British Government started investigating Diezani as early as 2013 following sustained allegations of financial wrongdoings at home and abroad, leveled against her and some officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.
In the meantime, a team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives, which raided the Abuja home of the former minister in Asokoro, Abuja, was said to have recovered cash running into millions of Naira from the place.
But a source close to the operation said only N1.2 million was recovered.
The security agents, who stormed the home, on Frederick Chiluba Street, Asokoro, in six vehicles, reportedly gained access to the expansive mansion with the aid of some former security aides of the embattled former minister.
The team allegedly gained access to the well fortified house using one of the windows. Reports said Diezani had not been sighted near the palatial home since leaving office in May but had been staying in the United Kingdom, where she reportedly sought medical attention over an undisclosed ailment.
In updated information on its website, yesterday, the NCA disclosed that investigation of the suspects was initiated in 2013 by the Proceeds of Corruption Unit, which transferred the matter to it early this year.
The agency said that the suspects were merely granted what it called “conditional police bail” pending further investigation to be conducted in the UK and overseas.
It was learnt that the EFCC, which has a working pact with UK anti-corruption agencies, swopped on Diezani’s home and recovered vital documents, which it hopes to use to prosecute her when the trial begins in London.
According to the NCA’s website, the International Corruption Unit (ICU) investigates bribery of foreign public officials by individuals or companies from the UK and money laundering by suspected corrupt foreign officials and their associates.
The ICU also traces and recovers the proceeds of international corruption, support foreign law enforcement agencies with international anti-corruption investigations; engages with government and business to reduce the UK’s exposure to the proceeds of corruption.
It works to support increased compliance with the Bribery Act 2010 and draws on the specialist support available to it within the NCA, while also working closely with other UK law enforcement agencies and overseas partners.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/more-suspects-to-join-diezani-uk-govt/ 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Nobody: 8:10am On Oct 04, 2015 |
hmm 1 Like |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by okosodo: 8:11am On Oct 04, 2015 |
I respect yoruba propaganda. But i know that nothing will happen sha 95 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Ebubeslym(m): 8:17am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Action film. We just entered a drama filled week.
--The unveiling of the list...... --Diezani's trial..... --Abuja bomb blasts and Baba's body odour..
....ghen ghen..... Curtain! ....Action!!! 67 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by slimfit1(m): 8:18am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Check the account of her children oh please 72 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by gateleo(m): 8:19am On Oct 04, 2015 |
okosodo: I respect yoruba propaganda. But i know that nothing will happen sha Do you reason at all? Abeg use ur cocon.t head to think wisely..... 289 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Nobody: 8:22am On Oct 04, 2015 |
gateleo: More suspects to join former minister By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor There were indications, yesterday, that a former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, arrested and released in the United Kingdom, on Friday, on money laundering allegations, may be charged to court, this week. And feelers showed that she will not be the only person in the dock. Sunday Vanguard learnt that besides the four other persons arrested with the former minister, more suspects may also be arraigned. Meanwhile, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detectives, who raided the Abuja home of Allison-Madueke, just at about the time of her arrest in the UK, on Friday, reportedly recovered cash running into millions of Naira. The trial is expected to be conducted in London and is likely to draw thousands of Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom (UK) but no date was specified, last night, when Sunday Vanguard made contacts with the National Crime Agency (NCA), which arrested and released Diezani and the four others on Friday. An official of the NCA gave indication of the trial in a telephone chat but pointed out that the identities of all the suspects would only be unveiled at the point of charging them to court. The official explained that the law establishing the NCA does not allow it to name those being investigated before charging them to court. The official said: “Indeed we cannot name the five persons who were arrested and granted police conditional bail until we are ready to charge them to court. “The law does not permit us to do so and we will release appropriate information to the media as the case progresses”. But it was learnt from sources close to the British government that the NCA might have concluded arrangements to arraign Diezani and other suspects believed to be mostly Nigerian oil business men, suspected to have aided and abetted money laundering while the former minister was in office. One of the sources said the British Government started investigating Diezani as early as 2013 following sustained allegations of financial wrongdoings at home and abroad, leveled against her and some officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. In the meantime, a team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives, which raided the Abuja home of the former minister in Asokoro, Abuja, was said to have recovered cash running into millions of Naira from the place. But a source close to the operation said only N1.2 million was recovered. The security agents, who stormed the home, on Frederick Chiluba Street, Asokoro, in six vehicles, reportedly gained access to the expansive mansion with the aid of some former security aides of the embattled former minister. The team allegedly gained access to the well fortified house using one of the windows. Reports said Diezani had not been sighted near the palatial home since leaving office in May but had been staying in the United Kingdom, where she reportedly sought medical attention over an undisclosed ailment. In updated information on its website, yesterday, the NCA disclosed that investigation of the suspects was initiated in 2013 by the Proceeds of Corruption Unit, which transferred the matter to it early this year. The agency said that the suspects were merely granted what it called “conditional police bail” pending further investigation to be conducted in the UK and overseas. It was learnt that the EFCC, which has a working pact with UK anti-corruption agencies, swopped on Diezani’s home and recovered vital documents, which it hopes to use to prosecute her when the trial begins in London. According to the NCA’s website, the International Corruption Unit (ICU) investigates bribery of foreign public officials by individuals or companies from the UK and money laundering by suspected corrupt foreign officials and their associates. The ICU also traces and recovers the proceeds of international corruption, support foreign law enforcement agencies with international anti-corruption investigations; engages with government and business to reduce the UK’s exposure to the proceeds of corruption. It works to support increased compliance with the Bribery Act 2010 and draws on the specialist support available to it within the NCA, while also working closely with other UK law enforcement agencies and overseas partners.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/more-suspects-to-join-diezani-uk-govt/ Same way APC n daura secret service said they found invisible Stockpile of dollars and several guns in akwaibom government house. 64 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by nnamdibig(m): 8:23am On Oct 04, 2015 |
This woman..........I pity you if God should answer the prayers of Nigerians on your head. 54 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Acidosis(m): 8:25am On Oct 04, 2015 |
But a source close to the operation said only N1.2 million was recovered. 1.2million? Money not up to the amount Ambode spends in Lagos night clubs 181 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by M4gunners: 8:27am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Anybody that stole our money should be jailed. Just like Ibori is serving his own in UK. What i am against is witch hunting . What happened to some ex governors from APC?We all know where they supposed to be by now, but fg is busy doing selective probe. 52 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Nobody: 8:28am On Oct 04, 2015 |
okosodo: I respect yoruba propaganda. But i know that nothing will happen sha People like you who love corruption should be ashamed! 81 Likes |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by biafranqueen: 8:28am On Oct 04, 2015 |
chuna1985:
Same way APC n daura secret service said they found invisible Stockpile of dollars and several guns in akwaibom government house. your right about that cause 1.2 million is not anything to be shouting for. If she is guilty let her be jailed. They keep saying fraud and money laundering so let us wait and hear word... 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Godfullsam(m): 8:31am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Cup don full for deizani. Everyday for the thief, one day for the owner . Next pls. 11 Likes |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by drake22: 8:31am On Oct 04, 2015 |
M4gunners: Anybody that stole our money should be jailed. Just like Ibori is serving his own in UK. What i am against is witch hunting . What happened to some ex governors from APC?We all know where they supposed to be by now, but fg is busy doing selective probe. Our money? Parasites. Is there oil money not yours 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Godfullsam(m): 8:35am On Oct 04, 2015 |
okosodo: I respect yoruba propaganda. But i know that nothing will happen sha Go to church for deliverance. You are not alright @ all. You need help asap! Na wetin bring yoruba enter this matter . 39 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by M4gunners: 8:35am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Come to think of it , what's 1.2m that a minister can not have at home with her?Money wey alaba boys dey take clear container and pay people that offload there goods is that what you EFCC are accusing her of? 31 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by M4gunners: 8:40am On Oct 04, 2015 |
drake22:
Our money? Parasites. Is there oil money not yours Bro it's too early to call me names please and today is Sunday. Before you call me parasites, i am 100% ND so when i said our money, i don't think am wrong. 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by frodobee: 8:41am On Oct 04, 2015 |
1.2 million(s)... I respect amala and ewedu propaganda joor.
If only say na mouth dem dhey use prosecute law offenders...
#dontQouteYourFather
#JustReadAndGo 26 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Nobody: 8:41am On Oct 04, 2015 |
1.2m?
Lol 4 Likes |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by WailingWailer00(m): 8:44am On Oct 04, 2015 |
May Thunder Fire the OP and his useless father Buhari 30 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by alegbeleye(m): 8:54am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Acidosis:
1.2million? Money not up to the amount Ambode spends in Lagos night clubs ur brain is full of petrol. Oponu! 7 Likes |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Ghandi12: 8:55am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Again our colonial masters UK are coming to our aids again to teach us how to run an effective system - and we celebrate independence day! In the past it took their intervention to successfully conclude the prosecution of Alamas. Ibori also remained elusive withing the Nigerian Judicial system until our big brother - UK once again took the lead in bringing him to justice. In fairness to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu he showed an uncommon courage and determination to logically bring corrupt officials to justice.
Since Ribadu era, does it mean we can never have another fearless investigators and Judges that can make us proud as a nation and restore dignity to public service?
Does it mean we can never successfully investigate and prosecute politicians with proven corruption cases without UK or US shoulders?
Will our Judiciary wake-up to show resentment against corruption and stop giving haven to corrupt public servants?
Is President Buhari going to take up the challenge of surpassing OBJ/Ribadu achievements? The whole world is taking very virulent stance against public fund theft and other corrupt practices that took place even 30 year ago.
World-famous personalities : FIFA President Sepp Blatter, UEFA President Michel Platini, former FIFA executive Jack Warner and a host of others are facing jailable charges.
Super-stars who have been alleged of taxes evasion are not spared by the Global community. The charges brought against Messi and Neymah for example are jailable.
The President has a huge responsibility in his war against past-corruption and neo-corruption. Corrupt people have war-chest of fund to compromise the system at an level. Even when all loop-holes are blocked they would rather create distractions for the State than facing their charges in the court.
All ills in our society can be directly or indirectly linked to the corrupt practices of few citizens. Bombs, arms and ammunition are not cheap; when bad people have too much money they can always determine when and if we should have peace. 36 Likes 2 Shares |
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Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Scholes007(m): 8:59am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Abeg make una leave the woman 1.2 million naira alone 3 Likes |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by BALLOSKI: 9:06am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Saraki Iweala Oduah Orubebe Shekarau Faruk lawan Otedola Andrew yakubu Oniwon Jelili Nebo Diko inde Maku That brig-gen that rigged ekiti elections, etc , are all going to fall in this order.
No sacred cow! 6 Likes |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by g4everybody(m): 9:09am On Oct 04, 2015 |
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Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by Nobody: 9:10am On Oct 04, 2015 |
go and read daily times, over 700million Naira was recovered in her house at asokoro Abuja. 5 Likes |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by olasmith10(m): 9:11am On Oct 04, 2015 |
This news doesn't hold water with regards the on going investigation... 3 Likes |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by khassy(m): 9:11am On Oct 04, 2015 |
gateleo: More suspects to join former minister By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor There were indications, yesterday, that a former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, arrested and released in the United Kingdom, on Friday, on money laundering allegations, may be charged to court, this week. And feelers showed that she will not be the only person in the dock. Sunday Vanguard learnt that besides the four other persons arrested with the former minister, more suspects may also be arraigned. Meanwhile, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detectives, who raided the Abuja home of Allison-Madueke, just at about the time of her arrest in the UK, on Friday, reportedly recovered cash running into millions of Naira. The trial is expected to be conducted in London and is likely to draw thousands of Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom (UK) but no date was specified, last night, when Sunday Vanguard made contacts with the National Crime Agency (NCA), which arrested and released Diezani and the four others on Friday. An official of the NCA gave indication of the trial in a telephone chat but pointed out that the identities of all the suspects would only be unveiled at the point of charging them to court. The official explained that the law establishing the NCA does not allow it to name those being investigated before charging them to court. The official said: “Indeed we cannot name the five persons who were arrested and granted police conditional bail until we are ready to charge them to court. “The law does not permit us to do so and we will release appropriate information to the media as the case progresses”. But it was learnt from sources close to the British government that the NCA might have concluded arrangements to arraign Diezani and other suspects believed to be mostly Nigerian oil business men, suspected to have aided and abetted money laundering while the former minister was in office. One of the sources said the British Government started investigating Diezani as early as 2013 following sustained allegations of financial wrongdoings at home and abroad, leveled against her and some officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. In the meantime, a team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives, which raided the Abuja home of the former minister in Asokoro, Abuja, was said to have recovered cash running into millions of Naira from the place. But a source close to the operation said only N1.2 million was recovered. The security agents, who stormed the home, on Frederick Chiluba Street, Asokoro, in six vehicles, reportedly gained access to the expansive mansion with the aid of some former security aides of the embattled former minister. The team allegedly gained access to the well fortified house using one of the windows. Reports said Diezani had not been sighted near the palatial home since leaving office in May but had been staying in the United Kingdom, where she reportedly sought medical attention over an undisclosed ailment. In updated information on its website, yesterday, the NCA disclosed that investigation of the suspects was initiated in 2013 by the Proceeds of Corruption Unit, which transferred the matter to it early this year. The agency said that the suspects were merely granted what it called “conditional police bail” pending further investigation to be conducted in the UK and overseas. It was learnt that the EFCC, which has a working pact with UK anti-corruption agencies, swopped on Diezani’s home and recovered vital documents, which it hopes to use to prosecute her when the trial begins in London. According to the NCA’s website, the International Corruption Unit (ICU) investigates bribery of foreign public officials by individuals or companies from the UK and money laundering by suspected corrupt foreign officials and their associates. The ICU also traces and recovers the proceeds of international corruption, support foreign law enforcement agencies with international anti-corruption investigations; engages with government and business to reduce the UK’s exposure to the proceeds of corruption. It works to support increased compliance with the Bribery Act 2010 and draws on the specialist support available to it within the NCA, while also working closely with other UK law enforcement agencies and overseas partners.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/more-suspects-to-join-diezani-uk-govt/ so should we start dancing 1 Like |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by TheFreeOne: 9:13am On Oct 04, 2015 |
The team allegedly gained access to the well fortified house using one of the windows. So the EFCC can't get a search warrant but resort to scaling windows? Anyway the next 48hours will confirm or disprove the alleged millions found cos the Daura State Service claimed they found stash of dollars in akwa ibom state house which turn out to be false. Seems we'll have another interesting week ahead. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by g4everybody(m): 9:18am On Oct 04, 2015 |
What wrong in recovering 1.2 million in her house, is she a poor woman. How about Aisha Buhari that is wearing a wristwash of 10 million naira in her hand 38 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Recovers Millions From Diezani Alison-Madueke's Home - Vanguard by luvmijeje(f): 9:18am On Oct 04, 2015 |
The trial is expected to be conducted in London and is likely to draw thousands of Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom (UK Please please please, Nigerians that will there shouldn't go there to hold placards in support of corruption. Don't go there to disgrace this country internationally. 6 Likes |