NIGERIAN MAKES U.S MOST WANTED LIST OVER $1M FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerian makes US Most Wanted List over $1m fraud A Nigerian, Onoriode Ezewu, has been named on the United States Department of Labour’s first-ever Most Wanted List over allegations of money laundering involving fraudulent unemployment benefit claims worth more than $1m. The department’s Office of Inspector General unveiled the list on its website on Wednesday, naming 16 fugitives wanted in cases involving alleged fraud, identity theft, money laundering, labour trafficking and other offences. According to the agency, the cases collectively involve more than $55m allegedly stolen from American taxpayers. Ezewu’s profile on the department’s website identifies him as wanted for concealment money laundering and states that he is believed to be residing in Nigeria. “In January 2021, Ezewu was charged with 15 counts of concealment money laundering tied to fraudulent UI and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims filed using stolen identities, in a scheme exceeding $1 million that also t...

ANAMBRA STATE WINS BIG: ATTORNEY GENERAL PROF. SYLVIA IFEMEJE SECURES SUPREME COURT VICTORIES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Anambra State Wins Big: Attorney General Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje Secures Supreme Court Victories


By Chinelo okeke 


Anambra State's Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Sylvia Chika Ifemeje, and C.C. Madukaife (Esq), have achieved a remarkable milestone by securing victories in two criminal cases at the Supreme Court in Abuja. The cases, Ikenna Obi versus Anambra State and Osadebe versus Anambra State, concluded with the court ruling in favor of the state after thorough deliberations.


Reacting to the victories, Director of Public Prosecutions, Nneka Umeozulu (Esq), praised the Attorney General's consistent success in both appeal and high courts, highlighting her remarkable expertise. She noted that since taking office, the Attorney General has efficiently managed case files, provided timely legal opinions, and eliminated backlogs, resulting in satisfied litigants who commend her determination .


The Supervising Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Ndirika Onyekwelu (Esq), while commending the Attorney General, described her as friendly, intelligent, and accommodating. She emphasised that the Attorney General's efforts led to the renovation of the Ministry of Justice in various zones, including Nnewi, Otuocha, and Aguata, which now boast air-conditioned facilities and new furniture, all made possible under Governor Soludo's administration.


Mrs Onyekwelu also highlighted the Attorney General's remarkable work ethic, which has earned her numerous awards. The latest recognition was the ADA Anambra Award, presented to her by women in appreciation of her outstanding performance since taking office.


Special Adviser to the Attorney General on Legal Matters, Uchey Martins-Mmaju (Esq), highlighted the Attorney General's significant reforms in the justice sector. These reforms included the establishment of virtual hearing facilities in 20 high courts and four correctional centers, facilitating the passage of the State Multi-door Courtrooms bill, and creating Specialized Courts to handle cases involving children and sexual offenders.


The SA further explained that the Attorney General has amended the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (2022) and the Magistrate Court Law (2022). The office has also adopted the NAPTIP 2023 work plan to combat human trafficking. These efforts demonstrate the Attorney General's commitment to transforming the justice system in Anambra State.


* okeke is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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