A High Court has granted an interim freezing and forfeiture of over ₦228.4 million linked to former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, to the Federal Government over alleged money laundering.
Justice Nwite, ruling on an ex-parte motion filed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel Fadila Yusuf, also directed the EFCC to publicise the order via its website and Daily Trust newspaper.
As per the order, interested parties must show cause within 14 days of publication. The case was adjourned to 3rd February for a compliance report.
The EFCC’s motion claimed the funds, totalling ₦228,497,773.12 and held in a commercial bank, were proceeds of unlawful activities. The sum was reportedly traced to Effdee Nigeria Ltd during the agency’s investigation.