EFCC places Mele Kyari on watch list as court freezes accounts
The EFCC has placed Mele Kyari, former Group Managing Director of NNPC, on a watch list as a Federal High Court in Abuja freezes four bank accounts linked to alleged fraud. The court order came after the EFCC's investigation into funds earmarked for refinery maintenance during Kyari's tenure at NNPC reached an advanced stage.
Close associates of Kyari have been arrested and interrogated, leading to the freezing of accounts to preserve funds pending further investigation. The EFCC stated that the accounts were linked to suspicious activities, including misappropriation of funds and money laundering.
The court order, issued by Justice Emeka Nwite, will be in effect for 30 days and may be renewed if necessary. Efforts to reach Kyari for comment were unsuccessful.
The EFCC's investigation is ongoing, with a focus on ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
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