The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the freezing of four bank accounts linked to former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) boss, Mele Kyari, over allegations of fraud and money laundering.
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Tuesday, August 19, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an ex parte motion to block the accounts pending investigation. The case is set to continue on September 23 for a progress report.
The EFCC revealed that two of the accounts are linked to Kyari directly, while two belong to the NGO.
Allegations Against Kyari
The commission said it acted on a petition from the Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law dated April 24, accusing Kyari of conspiracy, abuse of office, and money laundering. Investigators confirmed they had already obtained bank records as part of the probe.
Significance of the Case
The freezing of Kyari’s accounts marks a major development in what could become one of the most high-profile corruption cases involving a former head of Nigeria’s state-owned oil corporation.
