The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nnamdi Okonkwo, a former Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc.
Okonkwo was arrested for an extra $72.87 million discovered in the bank’s coffers.
According to reports, the finding was made as part of Diezani Alison-Madueke’s continuing investigations.
The EFCC had earlier questioned Okonkwo, who is presently the Chairman of First Bank Holding, and others, about a sum of $153 million and $115 million.
While the EFCC was able to collect all of the $153 million, the $115 million in bribery charges involving the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, are still pending in various courts.
Okonkwo and Charles Onyedibe were currently being quizzed by the commission over the latest discovery.
This was made known by the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement on Wednesday, titled, ‘Diezani: EFCC uncovers additional $72.87m in Fidelity Bank.’
It said, “Okonkwo, who is currently the Chairman of First Bank Holding, alongside others, had earlier been grilled over a sum of $153m and $115m by the commission.
“Okonkwo and Charles Onyedibe are currently being detained by the EFCC over the whereabouts of the new $72.87m.”
Ada Peter
