Federal High Court Freezes 24 Bank Accounts Linked to Suspected Terrorist, Details Emerge
- The Federal High Court has approved the EFCC's request to freeze 24 bank accounts linked to suspected terrorism financier
- The accounts are linked to Lawrence Lucky Eromosele, who is being investigated for money laundering, kidnapping, and terrorism financing
- Investigations by the EFCC revealed that the accounts were used for illicit activities, including money laundering and other criminal activities
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In a landmark ruling, Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 's request to freeze 24 bank accounts linked to alleged terrorism financing.
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The judge granted the ex parte application filed by Ekele Iheanacho, the counsel to the anti-graft agency.
According to Iheanacho, some of the bank accounts attached to the application belong to Lawrence Lucky Eromosele, who is being investigated in a case involving kidnapping.
He disclosed that the bank accounts are being investigated by the agency in relation to money laundering and terrorism financing.
Speaking further, he added that the bank accounts are linked to proceeds of illegal manipulation of the naira through cryptocurrency platforms and laundering of funds for unlawful activities.
However, the senior lawyer noted that the funds in the bank accounts are to be protected pending the conclusion of the investigation by the EFCC.
Court grants EFCC 90-day investigation period
The EFCC, through the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) led by Nuhu Ribadu, investigated a syndicate threatening the lives of senior operatives attached to his office by blackmailing and making demands for payments of ransom identified bank accounts linked to the individuals making the threats.
Martha Babatunde, EFCC's counsel, told the court that the investigation would take 90 days.
The judge granted the prayer of the anti-graft agency and adjourned the matter to March 24, 2025, for further proceedings.
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EFCC detains Delta accountant-general, gives reason
In another development, Legit.ng earlier reported that the EFCC arrested and detained top Delta state officials, including accountant-general Joy Enwa.
The EFCC confirmed that it questioned them over alleged N1.3 trillion fraud linked to Okowa's administration.
Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, confirmed in a terse statement that Joy Enwa was released after interrogation.
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