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EFCC Uncovers N37bn Fraud In Humanitarian ministry Under Buhari’s Government
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The EFCC has reportedly uncovered N37.1 billion allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under former minister Sadiya Umar-Farouk.
The funds were transferred from the Federal Government to 38 bank accounts connected to contractor James Okwete.
Okwete is accused of transferring significant amounts to Bureau De Change Operators, withdrawing cash, purchasing luxury cars, and acquiring houses in Abuja and Enugu.
Fifty-three companies, linked to Okwete, are said to have secured Federal Government contracts worth N27.4 billion.
He is associated with 143 bank accounts across 12 commercial banks.
The EFCC is conducting an ongoing probe into the matter.