EFCC Freezes Bank Accounts of Wanted Oil Mogul Bashir Haske Over $56m Fraud, Ties With NNPC GCEO

The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen multiple bank accounts belonging to Nigerian businessman Abdullahi Bashir Haske over allegations of fraud and money laundering totaling $56 million. Haske, the founder of AA R Investment Group, is accused of diverting funds through suspicious financial flows, bulk cash transfers, and questionable contracts linked to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

The EFCC has traced $56 million to accounts linked to Haske in the past three months alone. Haske, who allegedly breached bail conditions and fled the country, is now wanted by the agency.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, is also under scrutiny for his alleged close ties to Haske and questionable consultancy contracts awarded to Haske's firm. Civil society groups have criticized Ojulari for reckless spending and questionable deals, calling for a thorough investigation into alleged corruption and financial impropriety involving the oil company.

The EFCC has launched a man.