Friday, September 12, 2025 - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, granted administrative bail to the former group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company limited, NNPCL. Mele Kyari
Kyari submitted himself to the anti-graft agency following
alleged $7.2 billion dollar fraud during his tenure.
The $7.2 billion missing funds was reportedly meant for
maintenance of the country’s refineries.
Kyari was interrogated by EFCC officials as investigation
into the alleged misappropriation of fund continues.
Prior to Wednesday, the federal high court sitting in Abuja
ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts allegedly linked to the
former NNPCL boss.
Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following an ex parte
motion filed by the EFCC.
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