Alleged $6.2 Million Scam at CBN
A dark cloud hangs over the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with accusations of a $6.2 million theft allegedly involving forged documents and the Governor himself. The Nigerian government has requested Interpol place three individuals on its watchlist for potentially collaborating with CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele in this shocking scheme.
The accused, Adamu Abubakar, Imam Abubakar, and Odoh Eric Ocheme, stand suspected of forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari and manipulating documents, including letters seemingly written by ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. These falsified documents, it’s alleged, were used to trick the CBN into releasing a staggering $6.2 million.
Forged Documents
Imagine: forged presidential letters and manipulated internal memos, all supposedly authorizing a hefty payout. The documents in question paint a concerning picture:
- A fake presidential ID card bearing the name “Jibril Abubakar.”
- A letter dated January 23rd, 2023, purporting to be from Buhari addressed to Mustapha.
- A response letter from Mustapha to Emefiele dated January 26th, 2023.
- Internal CBN memos, both dated January 31st and February 7th, 2023, seemingly authorizing the transfer.
These fabricated documents, if true, represent a brazen attempt to exploit trust and siphon public funds. Thankfully, the situation hasn’t gone unnoticed. President Bola Tinubu, determined to investigate potential wrongdoings at the CBN and other key government entities, appointed a Special Investigator who promptly requested Interpol’s assistance in tracking the suspects.
While the investigation unfolds, questions swirl: How did these forgeries go undetected? Was Emefiele truly complicit, or a victim of manipulation? Only time and a thorough investigation will reveal the truth behind this alleged multi-million dollar scam.
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