N3.1 Billion Money Laundering: EFCC Arriagns Ex-Gov. Suswan of Benue State

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday October 2, 2015, filed a 9-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N3.1 billion at a Federal High Court, Abuja, against ex-governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswan.


 According to EFCC spokeperson, Wilson Uwujaren, Suswam and his former Finance Commissioner, Omodachi Okolobia are alleged to have diverted proceeds of the sale of shares owned by the Benue State government and Benue Investment and Property Company Limited. This offence according to EFCC is punishable under section 15(3) of the Money Laundering (Prohibited) Act. 2011(as amended in 2012).

Suswan's arraignment was set for today, November 4th before a Federal High Court, Abuja.