One of the suspected promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun, who was recently declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has voluntarily surrendered to the commission to aid investigation.
This was as EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate, began investigation of $86,500, €200 and 305,150 Saudi Arabia Riyal (SAR) confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano.
Olanipekun, among the four individuals earlier declared wanted by the EFCC over alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme valued at over $1 billion, turned himself in, yesterday, and expressed willingness to cooperate with investigators.
The suspect and his lawyer arrived at the EFCC headquarters about 4.00 pm. EFCC had declared Seyi Oloyede, Emmanuel Uko, Adefowora Oluwanisola, and Olanipekun wanted in connection with the scam linked to CBEX. Last Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted the EFCC permission to arrest and detain six suspected CBEX promoters pending the conclusion of investigations and possible prosecution.
Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex parte motion filed by EFCC counsel, Fadila Yusuf. In granting the application, Nwite said: “I have listened to the submission of the learned counsel for the applicant (EFCC). I have also gone through the affidavit evidence and exhibits, along with the written address. I am satisfied that the application is meritorious and hereby grant it as prayed.”
The suspects named in the court order include Olanipekun, Oluwanisola, Uko, Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, listed as first to sixth.
