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Ex-Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature was forged to make a withdrawal of over R 100 million.
Nigeria has requested assistance from Interpol to capture three alleged accomplices, Adamu Abubakar, Imam Abubakar, and former central bank employee Odoh Ocheme, who are allegedly responsible for a theft of $6.2 million (roughly R100 million) from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
According to Africa News, the forged signatures, including former President Muhammadu Buhari’s, were used to siphon off the funds.
Nigeria appealed to Interpol for assistance in apprehending three suspects accused of orchestrating a $6.2 million theft from the central bank. The funds were reportedly siphoned using forged signatures, including that of former President Muhammadu Buhari.#Nigeria #Theft #Banks pic.twitter.com/EtObNAHmHW
— Prudence Journal (@prudencejournal) February 15, 2024
Authorities believe that the suspects and Godwin Emefiele, the former head of Nigeria’s central bank, conspired together.
According to the BBC, the suspects are thought to have fled Nigeria, which is why the authorities have turned to Interpol for assistance in apprehending and bringing them back home.
While out on bail, Emefiele, who is already on trial for 20 charges, including receiving stolen funds illegally, claims his innocence and is accused by the prosecution of having illegally approved the money’s release from the central bank vault.
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