$2.5m Terrorism Financing: EFCC Files 12-Count Charge against Bello Bodejo

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Mr Bello Bodejo, over allegations bordering on terrorism financing and money laundering to the tune of $2.530 million.

This is following the filing of a 12-count charge on Monday, before the Federal High Court, Abuja, wherein Bodejo is been alleged to have received and had in his possession large sums of cash in foreign currency, “linked to proceeds of unlawful activities” in contravention of the Money Laundering( Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2011.

A statement by the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr Dele Oyewale, disclosed that Bodejo, alleged to be connected with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, is expected to take his plea before the court in the coming days as the commission commences formal proceedings.