Thursday 18 February 2016

Diezani's husband arrested for money laundering

The Leadership newspaper are reporting that Rear Admiral Alison Madueke (Rtd), husband to former petroleum minister Diezani, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday over alleged money laundering to the tune of $600, 000. 

Sources close to the newspaper and attached to the EFCC confirmed the development, but sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter. Alison Madueke, a former chief of naval staff, was said to have been picked up yesterday morning in Abuja for alleged illegal routing of funds in excess of $600,000 through his personal account to some accounts abroad.

The source also says the  husband of the embattled former minister was later granted bail on self-recognition, after a few hours of interrogation at the EFCC office. His international passport was however seized by the EFCC officials.

Diezani is believed to have headed the petroleum ministry at a time in which corruption was at its highest. She is currently being investigated over  alleged misappropriation of funds. She was arrested in London late last year over alleged financial crimes. She continues to plead innocence of any wrongdoing. 

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