Kano Court Jails Woman for ₦599.4 Million Fraud

By Tgnews

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim for smuggling an undeclared sum of $1,154,900 and SDR135,900 Saudi Riyals from Saudi Arabia into Nigeria. Ibrahim was arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and charged with two counts of money laundering.

According to the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, Ibrahim failed to declare the funds as required by law, leading to her immediate apprehension.

During her trial, Ibrahim claimed she was deceived by a person named Nafiu in Saudi Arabia, who asked her to carry a box containing dates and a small amount of cash.

However, Justice S. M Shuaibu found Ibrahim guilty and ordered the forfeiture of the undeclared money to the Federal Government.

The conviction of Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim for smuggling an undeclared sum of $1,154,900 and SDR135,900 Saudi Riyals from Saudi Arabia into Nigeria

This conviction highlights the EFCC’s efforts to combat financial crimes in Nigeria.