EFCC obtains court order to freeze 1,146 bank accounts linked to foreign exchange, money laundering, and terrorism financing.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained an interim order from a Federal High Court in Abuja to freeze 1,146 bank accounts linked to individuals and companies under investigation for unauthorized foreign exchange dealing, money laundering, and terrorism financing. The court granted the order in response to an ex-parte motion filed by the EFCC's counsel, Ekele Iheanacho. The judge also allowed the EFCC to conclude its investigation within 90 days.
April 29, 2024
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