- It was gathered that Emmanuel was arrested after honouring an EFCC invitation on Tuesday to respond to the charges
The the Corporate Headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has apprehended former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over financial impropriety and grand larceny.
He is being detained by the anti-graft agency over an allegation of N700 billion fraud levelled against him by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, NCAT.
NCAT accused Udom of money laundering, diversion of funds, and theft.
It was gathered that Emmanuel was arrested after honouring an EFCC invitation on Tuesday to respond to the charges.
He arrived at the EFCC office at around 12:30 pm.
Investigations by the commission have reportedly uncovered the withdrawal of N31 billion in cash from a single account named Office of the Governor. The money was allegedly withdrawn in cash progressively between 2019 and 2023.
The petitioner alleged that Emmanuel received N3 trillion from the Federation Account over eight years but left a debt profile of N500 billion and unpaid ongoing projects worth N300 billion. He is also accused of failing to account for N700 billion.
EFCC’s investigations are ongoing, with Emmanuel currently being interrogated by operatives.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, was unavailable for comment when contacted
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