Despite being in hiding, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) on Wednesday said it will on Thursday arraign Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) and nine others before a Federal High Court, Lagos on a 40-count charge of alleged money laundering , conspiracy, stealing and diversion of funds.
The commission also said it has secured order to serve trial summons on Tompolo through substituted means.
Those to be arraigned with Tompolo are former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Patrick Akpobolokemi, Kime Engozu, Rex Elem, Gregory Mbonu and Captain Warredi Enisuoh.
Others are – Global West Vessel Specialist Limited (Tompolo’s company), Odimiri Electricals Limited, Boloboere Property and Estate Limited and Destre Consult Limited.
A statement issued by the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said: “The suspects allegedly diverted the sum of N34 billion which accrued from the public private partnership agreement between NIMASA and Global West Vessel Specialist Limited for personal use.”
Source: The Nation
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