Monday, January 14, 2013

EFCC ARRESTS FORMER CBN GOVERNOR CHARLES SOLUDO

EFCC ARRESTS FORMER CBN
GOVERNOR CHARLES SOLUDO

We just learnt that officials of the
Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission this afternoon arrested
immediate past Governor of the Central
bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo in
connection with the Australian polymer
banknotes bribery scam.
A close relative of Mr. Soludo confirmed
to Saharareporters operatives picked up
the former CBN governor in Abuja a few
hours ago.
A government source told
Saharareporters that Mr. Soludo is facing
interrogation by the EFCC at its Abuja
office with regards to his role in the
bribery of CBN officials by an Australian
currency mint company, Securency.
The source told our reporters about a
dozen other CBN former and serving CBN
officials have also been apprehended for
questioning on the deal.
EFCC spokesperson could not be reached
for confirmation of the arrest.

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