EFCC Declares Ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva Wanted for $14.8 Million Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva wanted for his alleged involvement in a $14.8 million fraud case. Sylva is accused of conspiring in the dishonest conversion of funds injected into the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) by Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for a refinery project.

A warrant has been issued by a Lagos State High Court for his arrest, urging the public to provide any information on his whereabouts.