Court fines EFCC ₦3m for declaring Emefiele’s wife wanted

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A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, wanted.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for declaring Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor,

In February, the EFCC had declared Margaret wanted for alleged money laundering, posting her photos and details, along with those of three others, on its website and social media. Judge Dipeolu ruled that the EFCC’s publication of Margaret’s name and photograph as a wanted person without complying with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 was illegal.

 

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