Days after expressing willingness to defend her actions while serving as minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Sadiyya Umar-Farouq for questioning.
The invitation os part of an ongoing investigation into the N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered under her watch through a contractor, James Okwete.
According to a document, Ms Umar-Farouq was asked to appear before interrogators at the EFCC headquarters, Jabi, Abuja on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, to explain the alleged fraud.
The document read in part: “The commission is investigating a case of money laundering involving the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development during your time as minister.
“In view of the above, you are requested to kindly report for an interview with the undersigned. Scheduled as follows: Wednesday, 3rd of January, 2024. Time: 10am. This request is made pursuant to Section 38 (I) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004 & Section 21 of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011”.
