EFCC said Ms De-Stefani was re-arrested on December 19, 2023, for refusing to vacate the property ordered for release to the company by the court.
The theft, said to have occurred on February 8, 2023, was listed among a laundry of corrupt diversions of public cash linked to Mr Emefiele and other Buhari admin officials.
Mr Oyewale said that whatever was not signed by him didn’t emanate from him.
Mr Ezemma remained a fugitive until his surrender and arrest
Other suspects are expected to appear in court on 28 December.
Mr Fagbemi said it was the present administration’s plan, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, to free Nigeria from the grips of corruption.
The latest development has effectively ended the case as the company cannot apply for permission from the Court of Appeal.
The NCA suspects that he accepted bribes, including money and a vehicle, while working for FBN (UK) and, in return, overlooked the conduct of the account holder.
The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says plea bargain enhances the quick recovery of stolen assets and proceeds of crime.
Depriving the country of $150 million as it endures a steep crunch in cash and forex may complicate the president’s avowed efforts to mollify the hardship ravaging Nigerian masses.
