The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered further fraudulent activities involving COVID-19 funds, a World Bank loan, and Abacha recovered loot at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.
In a recent statement, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed that the agency's investigations have led to the recovery of N32.7 billion and $445,000 so far. The probe implicated suspended officials of the ministry, and the EFCC emphasized that those found culpable will face prosecution.
The investigation is not limited to individuals but aims to uncover a system of fraudulent practices, with banks involved also under scrutiny. Despite claims to the contrary, the EFCC maintains that no one has been cleared of involvement, and investigations are ongoing.
This development comes after suspended Minister Betta Edu denied any connection to the N30 billion reportedly recovered by the EFCC, following President Bola Tinubu's directive for a thorough investigation into the ministry's financial transaction
