Crime
EFCC Arrests Man For Duping Yoruba Monarch Of N525M (See Full Details)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Philemon Ibrahim Gora for offences bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.
He is accused of stealing, issuance of dud cheque and money laundering to the tune of N525,000,000.
Gora, through one of his front companies, Gracious Environ Workers and Planners Nigeria Limited, allegedly obtained N525million from the Onijimo of Ijumo-Jesa, Kabiyesi Jacob Esan.
The traditional ruler in Osun State is the owner of Liberitas Plc.
Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman, in a statement said the suspect was expected to help the king convert the money to United Arab Emirate (UAE) Dirham.
Gora, however, reneged on the agreement after collecting the funds.
Investigation revealed how the suspect allegedly transferred different amounts to his bank accounts and some Bureau De Change operators.
Uwujaren noted that the BDC dealers already confirmed giving the suspect the dollar equivalent of the money in cash.
However, another of Gora’s front companies, N-PAS Nigeria Limited, deposited 41 Sterling Bank cheques of N10million each, totaling N410,000,000 in favour of the complainant’s company, Liberitas.
“But the cheques were returned unpaid due to insufficient funds. The suspect will soon be charged to court”,
The EFCC added.
-
Politics4 days ago
$35M Atlantic Refinery Project: Sunny Goli Commend Tinubu, EFCC over Diligent Prosecution
-
Politics4 days ago
Alleged N101.4 Billion Fraud: Court Orders Service of Hearing Notice on Yahaya Bello
-
Politics4 days ago
Confusion As Court Adjourns Appeals On Rivers State Political Crisis, Orders PDP To Clarify Legal Representation
-
Politics4 days ago
Edo State Govt Bans Activities Of Drivers On Wheels And Road Transport Employees Association Of Nigeria (RTEAN).
-
News4 days ago
KAI demolishes 138 Shanties, dislodges 169 illegal residents in Lagos
-
Politics7 days ago
Appeal Court President Sets Up Special Panel to Address Rivers State Political Crisis
-
News4 days ago
Police Cracks Down Criminal Syndicates, Apprehend 82 suspects in Kano
-
National4 days ago
Tinubu Approved the Appointment of Daniel Bwala, Atiku’s Former Aide, Media Adviser