The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The EFCC made the announcement via a circular released on Friday by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.
According to the EFCC, Achimugu, 51, a native of Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi State, is wanted for her involvement in the suspected money laundering and investment scam. Her last known address was listed as 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.
The commission’s circular further urges the public to provide information on her whereabouts. “Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the commission at any of its regional offices in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja offices,” the statement read. Alternatively, members of the public can also contact the EFCC through the phone number 08093322644, email address info@efcc.gov.ng, or the nearest police station.
The EFCC had earlier summoned Achimugu to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 5, 2025, for questioning regarding the alleged scam. The commission's letter, dated March 4, requested Achimugu's attendance for an interview to clarify aspects of the ongoing investigation.
However, instead of complying with the request, Achimugu reportedly left Nigeria on March 6. In response, the EFCC obtained an arrest warrant and declared her a wanted person.
The EFCC is urging anyone with information about Achimugu’s whereabouts to come forward to assist in locating and apprehending her.
