Abuja Court Freezes 4 Bank Accounts Linked to Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari

Abuja Court Freezes Four Bank Accounts Linked to Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to former NNPCL Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, following an ex-parte application by the EFCC. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the request, citing evidence of alleged fraud, money laundering, and abuse of office, though he limited the freeze to 30 days rather than the 60 days recommended by the EFCC. Vanguard NewsPremium Times Nigeria

According to the EFCC, over N661 million, suspected to be proceeds of criminal activity, was traced to these accounts. The funds reportedly originated from NNPC and oil industry partners and were disguised as payments for a “book launch” or NGO activities. The EFCC’s court documents allege that Kyari controlled these accounts through family members acting as fronts.Vanguard NewsPremium Times Nigeria

The affected accounts include two under the name Mele Kyari and two listed under Guwori Community Development Foundation, one specifically for flood relief. The court has adjourned the matter to September 23 for progress updates from the EFCC.Vanguard NewsPremium Times Nigeria

This move is part of a broader EFCC investigation into the handling of funds meant for Nigeria’s refinery rehabilitation, a probe that also covers multiple former NNPCL executives with over N80 billion reported in personal bank accounts.Channels TelevisionPunch Newspaper