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EFCC declares Emefiele’s Wife, Three Others Wanted For Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared Margaret Emefiele, the wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele and three others wanted for alleged involvement in money laundering activities.

In a  statement released by the EFCC late Friday night with mugshot portraits of the four suspects, the Agency asked members of the public with information about their whereabouts to contact the nearest EFCC Command or police station.

The EfCC says  Margaret Emefiele, Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile, are wanted for their roles in a scheme to convert large sums of money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The Agency accuses them of committing offenses such as obtaining money by false pretenses, theft and contravening Sections 411, 287, and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.

“Emefiele, Odoh, Mr and Mrs Omoile, wanted by the EFCC. The quartet of Eric Odoh, Margaret Emefiele, Anita Omoile and Jonathan Omoile, are wanted by the EFCC for offences bothering economic and financial crimes.

“Any information on their whereabouts? Please contact the nearest EFCC Command or the nearest police Station,” The statement reads.

The declaration of wanted comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings against Godwin Emefiele, who is facing fraud charges amounting to ₦1.8 billion and $6.2 million.

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Rita Elenwo

Rita Aletor- Elenwo, is a professional journalist with experience in broadcast, print and online reporting. A proud citizen of Edo state, Nigeria (Esan South East Local Government) Rita had her first degree in philosophy from Ebonyi State University (2008), PGD, in Communication from the University of Port Harcourt (2020), and currently in pursuit of an MSC degree in communication. Rita (nee Aletor-) is happily married with lovely children.

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