The federal government has formally requested Interpol to place three Nigerian individuals on its watchlist following allegations of forgery. Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, revealed that the signature of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari was allegedly forged in the withdrawal of $6,230,000 authorized by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on February 8, 2023.
Odoh Ocheme, an employee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), alongside two other individuals, have been identified as suspects in the forgery case.
They are accused of orchestrating the fraudulent withdrawal from the CBN by forging documents in the name of former President Buhari.
In a letter signed by Eloho Okpoziakpo, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of Operation at the Office of Special Investigator, Ocheme, Adamu, and Imam Abubakar are declared wanted for their alleged involvement in the forgery.
The forged documents include various official papers such as the Presidency’s Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Identity Card in the name of Jibril Abubakar, letters purportedly written by President Buhari and Boss Mustapha, as well as internal memos from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
These documents were allegedly used to deceive the CBN and authorize the fraudulent withdrawal of $6,230,000.
Attached to the letter are copies of Odoh Ocheme’s Nigerian International Passport, warrants, and court orders related to the investigation.
The federal government is urging Interpol to cooperate in apprehending the suspects and preventing further criminal activities.
