The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Margaret Emefiele, the wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, along with three others, wanted for their alleged involvement in money laundering activities.
In a statement released late Friday night, the EFCC announced that Margaret Emefiele, Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and Jonathan Omoile are wanted for their roles in a scheme to convert substantial sums of money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The agency accused them of offences including obtaining money by false pretences, theft, and contravening Sections 411, 287, and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.
The EFCC implored anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact the nearest EFCC Command or police station.
The development comes amidst the ongoing prosecution of Godwin Emefiele, who is facing charges of fraud amounting to ₦1.8 billion and $6.2 million. The latest amended charge accuses Emefiele of impersonating the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to illegally obtain $6.2 million. Allegedly, Emefiele, in collaboration with Odoh Ocheme, obtained the funds from the CBN under false pretences, claiming it was requested by the SGF. Additionally, Emefiele is accused of forging documents and conferring corrupt advantages on his wife and brother-in-law by awarding them contracts for the renovation of the CBN Governor’s residence in Lagos.
