The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a wanted declaration for Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, and three others over alleged involvement in money laundering. The suspects, including Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile, are accused of collaborating with the former CBN Governor in converting substantial sums of money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Details of the alleged money laundering offenses were disclosed by the EFCC late Friday night, as they released mugshots of the four suspects. According to the EFCC document, the quartet is wanted for economic and financial crimes, including obtaining money by false pretenses and stealing.
Meanwhile, Emefiele is facing prosecution by the EFCC for an alleged ₦1.8bn and €5.69m fraud. The charges against him were amended for the third time, with the latest amendment accusing him of impersonating the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to unlawfully obtain €5.69m.
In the amended charge, Emefiele is alleged to have connived with a fugitive, Odoh Ocheme, to obtain €5.69m from the CBN by falsely claiming it was requested by the SGF. Additionally, Emefiele is accused of forging documents and conferring corrupt advantages on his wife and brother-in-law through the awarding of a contract for the renovation of a portion of the CBN Governor’s residence.
The amended charge sheet comprises 20 counts against Emefiele. He is expected to enter his plea on the amended charges in court on Friday, following previous denials of the allegations against him.
