The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, along with three other individuals. These individuals, including Mr. Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile, are accused of participating in money laundering activities.
According to the EFCC, they allegedly collaborated with the former CBN Governor to convert substantial sums of money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The charges include obtaining money through false pretenses and theft, which are offenses punishable under Sections 411, 287, and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.
The EFCC has requested information on their whereabouts. If you have any relevant details, please contact the nearest EFCC Command or the nearest police station.
Additionally, an EFCC document indicates that the former CBN Governor, Emefiele, is currently facing prosecution for a fraud involving ₦1.8 billion and $6.2 million.