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EFCC declares oil mogul Akinduro wanted over alleged fraud

EFCC alleged that he committed stealing by conversion.

• October 12, 2024
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared an oil mogul, Bolaji Akinduro, wanted over alleged fraud.

The commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.

Mr Oyewale said that Mr Akinduro allegedly obtained money under false pretence and committed stealing by conversion.

“The public is hereby notified that Bolaji Henry Akinduro is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of obtaining money under false pretence, and stealing by conversion.

”Akinduro is the executive chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited.

“He is 51, is an indigene of Ondo State, and his last known address is: 272, Patience Coker Street, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos State.

“Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the commission,” Mr Oyewale said

He said that commission could be reached through its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices

According to him, the anti-graft agency could be reached through 08093322644; its e-mail address:info@efcc.gov.ng or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies. 

(NAN)

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