Ex-AGF Nwabuoku jailed for 72 years for fraud

Ex-AGF Nwabuoku jailed for 72 years for fraud

March 23, 2026 Markup 0

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, 23 March 2026, convicted and sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to a total of 72 years’ imprisonment for money laundering involving N868.4 million.

The conviction followed nine counts brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on conspiracy, conversion and concealment of proceeds of unlawful activities.

Alleged N868m fraud:   Court to Ex-AGF Nwabuoku: “You have a case to answer”

Alleged N868m fraud:   Court to Ex-AGF Nwabuoku: “You have a case to answer”

November 13, 2025 Markup 0

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, dismissed a “no-case submission” filed by a former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku and held that he has a case to answer and should enter his defence in the charges of fraud, levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Nwabuoku is being prosecuted by the EFCC on amended nine-count charges, bordering on money laundering and diversion to the tune of N868,465,000 (Eight Hundred and Sixty-eight Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-five Thousand Naira).