Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, on Friday allegedly stated that Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue, transferred N3.1 billion into his account.
Mr Abubakar Umar, an Abuja-based Bureau De Change (BDC) Operator, told Justice Okon Abang at the Federal High Court, Abuja that the money was transferred through a company, Elixir Investment, in bits into his company, Fanffash Resources at the Zenith Bank.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Suswam and the then Commissioner for Finance in his administration, Omadachi Oklobia, are being prosecuted before the court on N3.1 billion money laundering charges.
They were accused by the EFCC of diverting the money which was said to be part of the proceeds of the sale of some shares of Benue State in a company.
Sen. Suswam, a former Governor of Benue State, presently represents Benue North-East Senatorial District.
The trial is still ongoing before Justice Abang.
The 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has announced its lineup, featuring over 100 artists at the Empire Polo… Read More
Kizz Daniel and Ubi Franklin have reportedly reconciled, ending their six-year feud. In 2018, Kizz Daniel and Ubi Franklin fought… Read More
Afeez Owo has recently acquired a new vehicle. The actor posted a video on his Instagram page featuring his new… Read More
Wumi Toriola is celebrating as her film, Queen Lateefah, has made three hundred and fifty million naira in just two… Read More
Hailey Adeleke spoke up to celebrate her father's 32nd birthday. Many people, including his uncle Ademola Adeleke, the governor of… Read More
Denzel Washington has revealed his 15-year fight with alcohol. The star explained that his wine drinking began quietly but increased… Read More
This website uses cookies.