MAN BAGS EIGHT YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR N132M MONEY LAUNDERING IN LAGOS . (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Man Bags  Eight Years Imprisonment for N132m Money Laundering in Lagos  The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Onatayo Pelumi for money laundering involving funds totalling about ₦132 million. Pelumi was convicted by Justice Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on five counts bordering on the retention of proceeds of unlawful activities in bank accounts domiciled with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and Zenith Bank. The charges alleged that the convict retained various sums of money in the accounts between January 2023 and June 2026, knowing that the funds formed part of the proceeds of unlawful activities. The court sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment, with an option of a ₦300,000 fine, on count One. On counts two, three, four and five, he was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on each count, with an option of a ₦300,000 fine on each count. The terms of imprisonment are to run concur...

ADAMAWA/TARABA CUSTOMS SEIZES N12 MILLION WORTH OF SMUGGLED FUEL. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 Adamawa/Taraba Customs Seizes N12 Million Worth of Smuggled Fuel


The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it seized petroleum products worth N12,050,700 in just two weeks. 


This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Garba Bashir, during a press conference held on 23 May 2024 at the Command's headquarters in Yola.


In his statement, Comptroller Bashir highlighted the successful interception of two vehicles laden with 13,890 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in 554 jerry cans, along with two Toyota Hiace buses used for the smuggling operation. 


He said the seizures were made at the Sahuda and Belel axis, near the Nigeria-Cameroon border, based on credible intelligence received by the Command.


"The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of these seized items stands at Twelve Million, Fifty Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira (N12,050,700.00)," Bashir explained. 


Comptroller Bashir reiterated the Command's commitment to national security, economic stability, and public safety through rigorous border management and collaboration with other security agencies.


"Our operatives are dedicated to fostering a culture of security, stability, and prosperity. We have declared total war against smuggling activities and will not relent in our anti-smuggling drives," Bashir stated. 


He also commended the officers for their diligence and urged them to intensify their efforts to suppress smuggling within the confines of the law.

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