Witness says suspects admitted to $6.23m CBN fraud in court
Three suspects have reportedly confessed to being involved in a $6.23m fraud at the Central Bank of Nigeria, according to a police witness. Godwin Emefiele, the former CBN governor, is on trial for multiple charges including criminal breach of trust and forgery. The funds were allegedly withdrawn for international election observers during the 2023 general election. The court heard that documents and confessions support the prosecution's case.
What happened
- Godwin Emefiele is facing a 20-count charge related to the fraudulent withdrawal of $6.23m from the CBN.
- The money was allegedly meant for international election observers during the 2023 general election.
- Police witness Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo testified that some suspects, including Maishanu, confessed to the fraud.
- The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation denied ever requesting funds for election observers.
- Documents presented in court included a purported approval dated January 24, 2023, and a disbursement record dated February 8, 2023.
