The agency said all the nabbed suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
According to a statement, this is a milestone in the quest for modernisation and updating insolvency practices and proceedings in Nigeria.
Governor Abba Yusuf has instructed all his political appointees to declare their assets.
Messrs Nobore and Aluko, alongside others, attempted to steal up to $80 million but only succeeded in cashing out $50 million.
Mr Umeadi faces 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to three years. His sentencing was scheduled for later in July.
Mr Suleiman alleged that the defendants fraudulently induced the complainant to pay N20 million into the account of one Chris Monye.
The judge held that the EFCC’s action amounted to trial by ambush.
“He has also been de-kitted, and all police accoutrements have been retrieved from him,” said the police.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested Funke Iyanda, a Nigerian national living in Pittsburgh, for defrauding the United States.
The judge ordered that the N13 million balance in his Opay, Kuda and Access bank accounts be forfeited to the federal government.
