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The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is facing allegations of illegal financial activities, including the operation of 593 bank accounts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China without proper approvals. The revelation comes from the findings of the Special Investigator on the CBN and Related Entities, Jim Obaze.
According to the investigation, Emefiele allegedly deposited billions of naira in these accounts without obtaining approval from the CBN's board of directors and the CBN Investment Committee. The report specifically highlights £543,482,213 lodged in fixed deposits in UK banks without proper authorization.
Emefiele, who is currently in the Kuje Custodial Centre, is already facing prosecution for a separate charge related to N1.2 billion in procurement fraud. The new allegations add another layer of complexity to the legal challenges the former CBN governor is currently facing.
The investigation's findings will likely have significant implications, potentially affecting Emefiele's legal standing and raising questions about the oversight and governance mechanisms within the CBN during his tenure. The legal proceedings will be closely monitored to determine the veracity of the allegations and their impact on Emefiele's legal situation.
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Alleged Money Laundering: Former CBN Governor Emefiele Operated 593 Illegal Accounts in US, UK, and China | NC Now | 22-12-23
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