The Federal Government has declared Odoh Ocheme, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff, alongside Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar, wanted for their alleged involvement in forging former President Muhammadu Buhari's signature to steal $6.2 million from the CBN.
A letter from the CBN special investigator, addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, outlined the accusations of conspiracy and document forgery against the trio.
The letter, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Eloho Okpoziakpo, requests INTERPOL red notices for the wanted individuals. The Federal High Court of Nigeria has issued arrest warrants, and the government has filed a six-count charge against Ocheme and his accomplices.
The unfolding scandal raises questions about the CBN's internal security and the broader implications of financial crimes within government entities.
