Thursday, 14 January 2016

7 count charge filed against Olisa Metuh by the EFCC


Olisa Metuh charged by the EFCC


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a sever count charge of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering against the National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh.

The charges state that Mr. Metuh had through his agent, Nneka Nicole Ararume, transferred the sum of $1 million dollars to Sie Iyenome of Capital Field Investment. It said he thereby committed an offense contrary to section one of the Money Laundering Act.

The PDP chief is also accused of collecting N400 million from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, without a contract. He was also accused of converting the money to funds for political activities of the People’s Democratic Party.

The EFCC also stated that a valid court order to detain Mr Metuh has been gotten.    

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