A federal high court in Abuja has granted the interim forfeiture of N228.4 million linked to Theodore Orji, the former governor of Abia, over alleged money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an ex parte application, alleging that the funds in possession of Effdee Nigeria Ltd are proceeds of unlawful activities.
A federal high court in Abuja has granted the interim forfeiture of N228.4 million linked to Theodore Orji , the former governor of Abia, over alleged money laundering .He also served as a senator representing Abia central district between 2015 and 2023.
In her five-ground argument, the EFCC lawyer argued that the fund, being in possession of Effdee Nigeria Ltd, is reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. “Effdee Nigeria Ltd, in whose possession the monies were found, is reasonably suspected to have conspired with Senator Theodore Ahamefule Orji, the former governor of Abia State, some officials in the former governor’s administration and his family members.”
She added that the agency is investigating Orji following an intelligence report against the former governor.Supporting the application, Tahir Ahmed, a litigation officer with the EFCC, told the court that Effdee Nigeria Limited, a waste disposal company, was allegedly used by Orji and officials of his administration to divert and launder funds belonging to Abia state government.
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