The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared Margaret Emefiele, the wife of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, wanted in connection with an alleged financial conspiracy.
The EFCC has also declared Eric Odoh, a CBN official, businesswoman Anita Omoile, and Bureau De Change operator Jonathan Omoile as wanted suspects, alongside Margaret Emefiele.
The announcement comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the conversion of substantial sums of money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Margaret Emefiele reportedly went into hiding following her husband’s arrest and subsequent court charges.
The EFCC has released mugshots of the suspects on its official website and social media channels, urging the public to provide any information regarding their whereabouts.
The case adds another layer of complexity to the legal issues surrounding Godwin Emefiele.
Emefiele’s legal woes began after his suspension by President Bola Tinubu on June 9, 2023, which led to his arrest by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Lagos.
Subsequently, he faced money laundering and fraud charges, with the EFCC taking custody of the case.
