Over the weekend, indications emerged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) plans to collaborate with UK to prosecute former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in a UK court. The Nation reported that a team from the anti-graft commission expects to travel to London to file relevant documents. The EFCC intends to present its findings and the Abuja high court’s forfeiture order regarding Diezani’s assets to the UK court.
The EFCC’s involvement in Diezani’s trial is vital for Nigeria to reclaim assets tied to looted funds. The source emphasized the EFCC’s evidence against Diezani, including a court order on her $2.5 million properties and vehicles. Furthermore, a former chairman of the commission stated that the EFCC recovered $153 million and forfeited over 80 properties.
The source stressed Nigeria’s role in Diezani’s trial, citing the UK’s National Crime Agency’s evidence in a similar case. They highlighted the recovery of $53.1 million tied to Diezani’s alleged corruption.
The EFCC is confident in its evidence against Diezani, drawing parallels to the successful P&ID case. Their objective is to reclaim all assets for Nigeria’s benefit. They aim to retrieve stolen assets, ensuring they serve the Nigerian populace.
The EFCC is confident in its evidence against Diezani, drawing parallels to the successful P&ID case. Their objective is to reclaim all assets for Nigeria’s benefit. They aim to retrieve stolen assets, ensuring they serve the Nigerian populace.
Diezani is currently facing trial in the Southwark Crown Court in the UK over an alleged £100,000 bribe.
Despite bail granted in October 2023, Diezani’s trial is set for November 2025.
The Attorney-General submitted an extradition request for Diezani to the UK Crown Prosecution Services in October 2023.
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