EFCC Declares Goodie Ibru Wanted Over Capital Market Frauds, Money Laundering

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Thursday, October 13th, 2016

ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Mr Goodie Ibru wanted for alleged money laundering and diversion of funds amounting into billions of naira.

The commission also accused him of diverting billions of Naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels Plc, owners of Sheraton Lagos, and Federal Palace Hotels, owners of the Sheraton hotels, Abuja to his personal use.

A statement signed by the Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren urged Nigerians who knew the whereabouts of Mr Ibru to report to the commission.

The anti-graft alleged that Mr Ibru along with Associated Ventures International Limited, IHL Services Limited and Clearview Investment Limited – between January and December, 2010 conspired amongst themselves to steal by fraudulently converting the sum of N867.7 million property of Ikeja Hotels Plc.

The offence is contrary to section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap C.17, Vol.11 Laws of Lagos State.