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AS part of the ongoing probe of alleged $44.9 million wire deals, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema.

Also, there were strong indications last night that the EFCC may watch-list a former Special Adviser/Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme Office.

It was learnt that the ex-Special Adviser might be placed on INTERPOL red alert list.

Investigation revealed that Onyema, who was quizzed on Wednesday, has been placed on istrative bail.

It was, however, learnt that his activities are under the anti-graft commission’s surveillance.

A reliable source said the invitation of Onyema was part of the ongoing collaboration with the FBI and other security networks working on the alleged $44.9 million wire deals in which Onyema, his Finance Officer Ejiroghene Eghagha and two banks were implicated.

The source said: “Our team of detectives on Wednesday interacted with Onyema in our Lagos office on the wire deals, especially on issues involving money laundering.

“The questioning was part of our ongoing collaboration with the FBI and other agencies in line with the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between Nigeria and the United States.

“We decided to release Onyema on istrative bail in deference to his constitutional right of innocence until proven guilty.

“But Onyema is on surveillance by the EFCC pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.”

Asked why the EFCC opted to interrogate Onyema after charges have been preferred against him and Ejiroghene Eghagha in the United States, the source added: “There are vital Nigerian components of the indictment and demands of the US Government.

“For instance, the US is seeking the forfeiture of over $13 million left in some s linked with the suspect in the United States and Canada. The funds are $4,017,852.51 in JP Morgan Chase Bank in the US and $4,593,842.05 and $5,634,842.04 in the Bank of Montreal, Canada.

“We cannot rule out some of the money in some s in Nigeria. And our investigation may reveal the identities of other accomplices. Also, two Nigerian banks have been mentioned in the wire deals, especially transactions on purchase of aircraft.

“If there are assets to be seized in Nigeria, we have to collaborate with the US Government on the forfeiture process.”

As at press time, it was learnt that the EFCC was on the trail of a former Special Adviser/ Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme Office.

Another source said: “The suspect has gone underground. We may have no choice but to watch-list the ex-Special Adviser. We will eventually place him on INTERPOL red alert.

“Preliminary findings revealed a nexus between Amnesty Office and the activities of Onyema’s firms/groups/ NGOs as applicable.

“These groups include the Foundation for Ethnic Harmony, International Centre for Non-Violence and Peace Development, All-Time Peace Media Communications Limited and Every Child Limited.

“Our detectives discovered that the Foundation for Ethnic Harmony in Nigeria (FEHN) handled the training and transformation of some former Niger Delta militants for both the Amnesty Programme Office and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).”

Responding to a question, the source said: “We are probing allegation of money laundering which led to the buying of exotic vehicles by Onyema.

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“He blew about N170,100,000 ( $472,500) on three vehicles with cash transferred into his BOA 8086 from Nigerian and other foreign bank s. We want him to explain the sources of the cash.”

According to the unsealed indictment, Onyema bought the luxury vehicles as follows: armoured Lexus LX570 ($204,000); Rolls Royce ($180,000); and Mercedez Benz($88,500).

The indictment reads in part: “Between April 2010 and January 2016, Onyema transferred millions of dollars into his BOA 8086 from Nigerian and other foreign bank s, including hundreds of thousands of dollars transferred directly from s for Foundation for Ethnic Harmony, International Center for Non-Violence and Peace Development, All-Time Peace Media Communications Limited, and Every Child Limited.

“Onyema used the funds in his BOA 8086 to pay for personal living expenses, among other purchases. For example, Onyema purchased an armored Lexus LX570 ($204,000.00), using, in part, funds from BOA 8086.

“In or about January 2016, Bank of America closed BOA 8086 and issued a cashier’s cheque in the amount of $4,000,396.43 made payable to Onyema and his wife.

“On or about March 1, 2016, Onyema opened a checking ending in 3417 (“WF 3417”) and a savings ending in 8020 (“WF 8020”) at a Wells Fargo Bank branch in Atlanta, Georgia. Both WF 3417 and WF 8020 were opened in the name of Allen I. Onyema, and Onyema was the sole authorised signatory on both s.

“Between on or about March 2, 2016, and May 10, 2016, Wells 8020 received numerous wire transfers totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his bank s domiciled in Nigeria, including but not limited to the bank for All-Time Peace Media Communications Limited and Foundation for Ethnic Harmony.

“From March through May 2016, Onyema made numerous cash withdrawals from WF 8020 totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. WF 3417 was used to pay for personal expenses, including purchases at Atlanta, Georgia locations of Prada, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Louis Vuitton, the Apple Store, and various airlines.

“In March 2016, Onyema also used WF 8020 to purchase luxury cars, including a Roll Royce for $180,000 and a Mercedes for $88,500, among others.

“On or about November 14, 2017, Onyema opened a business savings ending in 2151 (JPMC 2151) at a JP Morgan Chase Bank branch in Atlanta, Georgia. Both JPMC 5512 and JPMC 2151 were opened in the same name of Springfield Aviation Company, LLC, and Onyema was the sole authorized signatory on both s.

“In total, from 2010 through 12018, wire deposits amounting to over $44.9 million transferred from foreign s into Onyema’s Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JP Morgan Chase s.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/alleged-44-9m-wire-deals-efcc-quizzes-air-peace-boss-onyema/

YeYe EFCC always waiting on foreign reports before acting. And without internal verification.

Audio news to keep the country busy...Quiz kee una there ..Spits

right now,there is a legal document on onyema's head, signed by a judge.To save his head ,he must not leave this country.

Onyeama should also try and smart up.. He is being caught, let him play the games like those before him..

Settle those you for settle and watch the case die naturally..

Being too local sometimes doesn't go with richness

Onyema,may God of daniel deliver u. Amen

Ever since Nnamdi Kanu threatened to submit names of corrupt politicians and their source of wealth to FBI if EFCC continue to probe Allen Onyema, the case have died a natural death.

Allen Onyema may be innocent/guilty but the hypocrisy of the EFCC is simply nauseating.This is the same EFCC that gave excuses why;

-Oshiomole's post-APC primary finacial scandal cant be investigated despite the recommendation of the DSS.

-Gov.Gandollar $5M Babanriga dollar bribe stuffing scandal cant also be even investigated.
https://punchng.com/political-considerations-stalling-ganduje-bribery-probe-investigation/

-Abba Kyari/Abubakar Malami numerous corruption allegations cant be probe.

-Amaechi, Fashola, Obanikoro, Babachir, Ayo Oke
Danjuma Goje, Orji Uzor Kalu among many of the indicted APC stalwarts have been left off the book.

See the swiftness they used in hounding Onneghen, Obono-Obla, Eyo-Ita, etc.In the eye of their selective justice, "all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others." This is why the antigraft war remains a farcade & charade.

I have a conviction that some of these western countries deliberately looked the other way while alleged criminals circumvent their laws to launder so much money.

When the money becomes huge, they come in and claim to have been making painstaking investigation eons of years ago and then they move for FORFEITURE of the illicit money to their government.

Imagine forfeiting $13million to a foreign country at this moment.

I will not surprise if the man finally have his way upon all the media fight against him.

Expecting piggiiiddiiiiottts to come and grunt in his defence as usual...

Has he been alleged to have done wrong Then let him be investigated. If he is found innocent, he will go free. And his reputation will soar even higher.

No need to bring sentiments and emotions to this. Abeg!

Wetin concern agbero concern overload?

I've noticed ever since this man was accused of fraud, those lazy wretched people from amala land has been the ones happy with the news. They are on Nairaland 247 liking posts against igbos or posting hateful comments against the igbos. Later in the night the will go to iya shukura shop to drink agbo and go back to their dirty houses to sleep, while my igbo brothers hustle from morning to night. No be igbo cos una poverty, stop venting your broke frustrated selves on rich successful igbos.

If you’re in Delta or can come to delta, hurry up and come collect this iPhone 6 for 40k last.

Ignos
Apparently the rivalry between each company is completely fake. It's simply used as a ploy to get people to take sides and buy more of each product. That way the people who secretly own both companies will make even more money.

I was expecting this....m waiting for MEND to drag onyema to court as they will claim they are the rightful owner of the airline

Dem say make amphibians gather for meeting, lizard sef dey shake him small tail go stand for queue. I just tire.

Wetin come concern boys brigade for this serious matter now.

Abeg make Una face Una Benz and pant boys.

Onyeama would be one of the few Nigerians who prefer home to US right now...

Hmmmmmmm!

EFCC don ?

Allen don buy mkt

author=johnmartus post=84490839]I will not surprise if the man finally have his way upon all the media fight against him.

Sure he'll after all where's mompha

What about our politicians?

Typical Okoro fraudster! Prosecute the Bastard!

Waiting for ipob noise makers

Busy body EFCC don carry enter.

LibertyRep:
I have a conviction that some of these western countries deliberately looked the other way while alleged criminals circumvent their laws to launder so much money.

When the money becomes huge, they come in and claim to have been making painstaking investigation eons of years ago and then they move for FORFEITURE of the illicit money to their government.

Imagine forfeiting $13million to a foreign country at this moment.

Western nations don't sue without evidence..they do extensive research and investigation b4 nailing criminals.....that money will still be handled to Nigerian government cos of MoU btw the two countries

When is the Efcc going to quiz Tinubu over his bullion van dispensing money machine on the eve of an election....


When oh?

All these audio investigation, my hands don fall since naira Marley yarns the the truth, they arrest you first then investigate.

Racoon:
Allen Onyema may be innocent/guilty but the hypocrisy of the EFCC is simply nauseating.This is the same EFCC that gave excuses why
-Oshiomole's post-APC primary finacial scandal cant be investigated.

-Gov.Gandollar $5M Babanriga dollar bribe stuffing scandal cant also be even investigated.

-Abba Kyari/Abubakar Malami numerous corruption allegations cant be probe.

-Amaechi, Fashola, Obanikoro, Babachir, Ayo Oke
Danjuma Goje among many of the indicted APC stalwarts have been left off the book.

See the swiftness they used in hounding Onneghen, Obono-Obla, Eyo-Ita, etc.In the eye of their selective justice, "all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others." This is why the antigraft war remains a farcade & charade.

Selected justice is an integral part of the Buhari government.

Fashola, Amaechi, Oshomole etc are not being investigated for corruption because the government insurance cover them.

Lol