EFCC Declares 3 Men Wanted, Releases Photos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared three individuals wanted over their alleged involvement in separate financial crime cases, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat fraud and financial misconduct across the country.

In a public notice issued on Tuesday and signed by the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency identified the wanted persons as Emeka Johnson Iheanacho, Ogadinma Dominic Duru, and Khalidur Rahman Mohammad Talukder.

According to information made available by the Commission, Iheanacho is being sought over allegations bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and the criminal diversion of funds. The 48-year-old, who is said to hail from Abia State, reportedly has his last known address in the United Kingdom.

The Commission also listed Duru and Talukder as wanted in connection with alleged offences involving obtaining money by false pretence and criminal breach of trust. Their last known addresses were given as Lagos State and London, United Kingdom, respectively.

The EFCC appealed to members of the public with useful information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects to contact any of its offices located in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Ibadan, Kano, or Gombe. The agency further advised that information could also be relayed through the nearest security agency.

Meanwhile, the Commission recently arraigned a man identified as Igoin Tokoni Peter before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged ₦25 million fraud case. Peter was accused of impersonating a Special Adviser to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation and was charged with offences relating to impersonation and obtaining money under false pretence.

During his arraignment before Justice Obiora Egwuatu, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge preferred against him. Following the plea, the prosecution requested a trial date and sought his remand pending the commencement of proceedings.

In his ruling, Justice Egwuatu granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦400 million with two sureties in like amount. The court stipulated that both sureties must reside in Abuja, while one must be a property owner capable of presenting relevant property documents, identification, and a passport photograph. The second surety is required to be a civil servant not below Grade Level 15 and must also provide official identification and a passport photograph.

The court subsequently ordered that Peter be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions and adjourned the matter until July 16, 2026, for the commencement of trial.