A Federal High Court has ordered the final forfeiture of N400 million linked to Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Abdulraheem, following a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order after EFCC counsel, Abba Muhammed, SAN, presented the application, which the court found to be meritorious. The forfeiture represents the culmination of ongoing investigations into the funds allegedly connected to unlawful activities.
In delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite emphasized that the EFCC had sufficiently demonstrated that the funds were proceeds of unlawful conduct and that the forfeiture was justified under the law. The court’s decision now paves the way for the funds to be recovered and remitted to the Nigerian treasury.
The EFCC has consistently maintained that such measures are crucial in curbing financial crimes and ensuring that illicitly acquired assets are returned to the public coffers. The agency described the ruling as a significant victory in its ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and combat corruption in Nigeria.
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