The Dabigal Blog
News

N1.4bn bank fraud: EFCC transfers Kogi NNPP candidate, Atumeyi to Lagos

Advertisements

Ismaila Yusuf Atumeyi, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, has been transferred to Lagos.

The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) 2023 election candidate for the Kogi State House of Assembly was nabbed for alleged bank fraud.

EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren gave the update in a statement on Wednesday.

The spokesperson disclosed that Atumeyi will be further interrogated by operatives at the Lagos Command.

The suspect is in custody with two others, Joshua Dominic and Abdulmalik Salau Femi, a former bank employee.

They allegedly hacked into the system of a commercial bank and defrauded the institution of over N1.4billion.

The agency recovered N326million and $140,500 from Atumeyi during an operation at his hideout in Queens Estate, Gwarinpa.

In Lagos, a team of EFCC operatives found $470,000 in the possession of Abdulmalik.

N1.4bn bank fraud: EFCC transfers Kogi NNPP candidate, Atumeyi to Lagos

Related posts

“The pressure is very strong, people expect me to live lavishly” – Gospel singer, Mike Abdul

Hope Odabi

It’s annoying – Guardiola slams new rule as Arsenal win Community Shield

Hope Odabi

Glee Hotel denies having Dbanj’s alleged rape victim on their guest list on 2018, slams story as FALSE

Hope Odabi

Leave a Comment

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More