EFCC Detains Medview Airline CEO Over Alleged Diversion of Hajj Funds
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has taken into custody,
the managing director of Medview Airline, Mr Muneer Bankole.
A source familiar with the case disclosed that Bankole, who arrived at the EFCC complex at 11 am on Monday, January 31, 2022, was invited by the anti-graft agency over a case of alleged diversion of 50 per cent of funds paid to him by the National Hajj Commission, and additional $900,000 for the airlift of pilgrims in 2019.
He allegedly received the funds as mobilization but did not execute the contract.
EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren also confirmed the arrest.
A source familiar with the case disclosed that Bankole, who arrived at the EFCC complex at 11 am on Monday, January 31, 2022, was invited by the anti-graft agency over a case of alleged diversion of 50 per cent of funds paid to him by the National Hajj Commission, and additional $900,000 for the airlift of pilgrims in 2019.
He allegedly received the funds as mobilization but did not execute the contract.
EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren also confirmed the arrest.
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