The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called upon Sadiya Umar-Farouq, the previous Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged laundering of N37,170,855,753.44 that occurred during her tenure.
The funds in question are said to have been channeled through a contractor named James Okwete.
CRIMEWATCHNEWSPAPER reports that the ex-minister was requested to attend an inquiry session at the EFCC headquarters in Jabbi, Abuja on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in order to provide clarification regarding the purported fraudulent activities.
This information is based on a confidential document reviewed by our correspondent on Saturday."
Part of the statement mentioned, "During your tenure as minister, the commission is examining a money laundering case connected to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development."
"Considering the information mentioned above, we kindly ask you to attend an interview with the person signing this letter.
The interview has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at 10am. This invitation is based on the authority granted by Section 38 (I) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, and Section 21 of the Money Laundering Act."
In part of the document, it was stated that the commission is conducting an investigation into a money laundering case.
The case specifically involves the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development during your tenure as the minister.
"Considering the information provided, we kindly ask that you attend an interview with the undersigned.
The interview has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 10am. This invitation is in accordance with Section 38 (I) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004 and Section 21 of the Money Laundering Act."
The ex-minister was unavailable for comment on Saturday as her phone was turned off. When contacted by the CRIMEWATCHNEWSPAPER correspondent, her former media aide, Nneka Ikem, responded rudely and then turned off her phone. Ikem responded by asking, "Since you're asking me, I'll also ask you: where did you find out that the EFCC has invited her?" The call ended, and it was evident from subsequent attempts that her phone was turned off.
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