How ex-NIMASA boss, Akpobolokemi converted N4.5bn to US dollars- Witness

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Published on December 5, 2016 by pmnews   ·   No Comments

Patrick Akpobolokemi and five others are tried for N2.3bn fraud

Patrick Akpobolokemi and five others are tried for N2.3bn fraud

A star witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Adamu Usman Yusuf, Monday told a Federal High Court in Lagos southwest Nigeria how about N4.9 billion was converted into United States dollars by a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Patrick Akpobolokemi and other accused charged with money laundering.

Akpobolokemi is standing trial alongside a former Commander of the Military Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield in the Niger Delta, Major General Emmanuel Atewe, Kime Engozu and Josephine Otuaga over N13 billion fraud.

Adamu Usman while been led in evidence by EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, told the court that during investigation, it was discovered that the money was handed…

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