EFCC Refutes Claims of External Pressure in Fraud Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) addressed misrepresentations regarding its counsel, Larry Peters Aso, following a judgment by Justice Suleiman Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The judgment cleared Dr Ted Iseghoi-Edwards of fraud allegations related to services for Nigeria's 774 local government councils.

The judge also disagreed with the EFCC's investigation report concerning the London-Paris Club refunds. In response to the judgment, Larry Aso expressed gratitude to the judge and indicated that the EFCC would seek a Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment to determine subsequent steps.

The EFCC refuted claims that Aso suggested the investigation report was influenced by external pressures, labeling such assertions as deliberate character assassination. The commission emphasized that there were no extraneous influences on the case and encouraged the media to report court proceedings more objectively.