Federal authorities in the U.S. have been investigating Mr Abbas and his co-conspirators after their syndicate was busted in Dubai, New York and other top cities last June.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa and his wife, Mairo, over multibillion-naira fraud.
His political right to run for office will be revoked for four years after serving his punishment.
The 37-year-old was arrested in Dubai in June 2020 and subsequently extradited to the United States where he has been facing charges of corruption in Central California.
“Cultural punishment would ensure swift and prompt justice, preventing people from engaging in corruption.”
Osakpamwan Omoruyi (36) and Osaretin Omoruyi (34), were indicted on July 20 for their roles in expansive online fraud schemes targeting individuals in the U.S.
In October 2020, the government launched the Rivers State Court Management System (RIVCOMIS), making it possible to file cases and obtain affidavits online.
This resolution runs afoul an earlier ex parte, barring the lawmakers from taking any action pending the determination of a suit filed by Mr Rimin-Gado.
Mr Rimin-Gado, an executive secretary of PCAC, was suspended by Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje via the Assembly.
According to the police commissioner, a student of State University and one other went to deposit N50,000 at the PoS when some of the notes were discovered to be fake.
