Money Laundering: EFCC Declares Emefiele's Wife, Three Others Wanted

Mr. and Mrs. Emefiele

Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria's wife, wanted for alleged money laundering

The EFCC has declared Mrs. Emefiele, Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and Jonathan Omoile wanted for their alleged involvement in money-laundering schemes involving the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. They are charged under Sections 411, 287, and 314 of the Lagos Criminal Law with stealing and deceitful acquisition of funds.

Emefiele is accused of giving his brother-in-law, Omoile Macombo, and wife, Omoile Margaret, corrupt benefits by allegedly awarding a contract worth an astounding N99.8 million for the renovation of a portion of the CBN Governor's Lagos home.

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According to the anti-corruption organization, the two people are directors of Architekon Nigeria Limited, which is handling the contract.