The Economic
and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday summoned more senior
officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the wake of
investigations
into an alleged foreign exchange scam and other sharp practices within the apex
bank.
The Punch
quoted reliable sources within the anti-graft agency as saying that those in
charge of the investigation are strongly of the opinion that the activities of
some officials of the bank impacted negatively on the fortunes of the naira and
contributed to its drastic slump in recent months.
It was
gathered that EFCC detained and grilled the two directors on Wednesday, March
29, 2017.
It was also
learnt on Thursday that the officials, who were released late on the same day
after writing statements on oath, are currently the Director of Procurement and
a Special Adviser to the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
A top official
at the anti-graft agency said the bank accounts of suspected persons were being
scrutinised by security agents with a view to determining the sources of money
and their trails.
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