The Federal High Court in Lagos granted the Federal Government an interim forfeiture order for properties valued at N11,140,000,000 linked to embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke issued the order following a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), supported by Bilkisu Buhari-Bala and Chineye Okezie.
Oyedepo informed the court that Emefiele allegedly acquired the properties by proxy using proceeds of fraud. The EFCC named two current and one former CBN staff as accomplices in the alleged scheme.
The properties are primarily located in upscale areas of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Justice Aneke also directed the EFCC to publish the order in ThisDay newspaper, inviting any interested parties to show cause why the final forfeiture order should not be made.
The judge adjourned the hearing for the motion for final forfeiture to June 21, 2024.
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