A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, to 72 years imprisonment for money laundering involving N868.46 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Nwabuoku, who was found guilty of all charges.
Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment, stating that Nwabuoku conspired with several companies to convert proceeds of unlawful activities. He had refunded N220 million and a duplex linked to him during investigations.
The EFCC described the conviction as a significant step in ensuring accountability and deterring financial crimes in the public sector.
