An Abuja court has frozen four bank accounts tied to ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari over alleged fraud and money laundering involving over N661 million.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts allegedly linked to former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) boss Mele Kyari.
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Tuesday after an ex-parte motion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC counsel, Ogechi Ujam, said the Commission was still investigating alleged conspiracy, abuse of office, and money laundering.
In his ruling, Justice Nwite stated: “I have listened to counsel to the applicant and gone through the affidavit evidence with the exhibits and written address attached. I find that this application is meritorious, and it is hereby granted as prayed.”
According to EFCC investigator Amin Abdullahi, about N661 million suspected to be illicit proceeds was traced to the accounts, which were allegedly managed by Kyari through family members. The matter was adjourned until September 23 for report.