Tambuwal in EFCC custody over alleged N189bn fraud
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Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto state, is currently being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, TheCable understands.
TheCable understands that Tambuwal, a serving senator, is in detention over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion.
The withdrawals are in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Sources within the anti-graft agency said the former governor arrived at the EFCC’s headquarters around 11:30am and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime.
Tambuwal, a former speaker of the house of representatives, served as the governor of Sokoto from 2015 to 2023.
Tambuwal is being quizzed over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion, reportedly in clear breach of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The controversial withdrawals, said to have been made during his tenure, are being described by investigators as a significant violation of financial regulations.
As of press time, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
The development marks the latest in a series of high-profile corruption probes involving former public office holders.
