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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also added that parties in the suit, especially the EFCC, are to report to the court to give report on compliance with the order of the court on May 2, 2025.
Recall that Justice Ekwo had, on Monday, ordered Achimugu to submit herself to the EFCC in connection with an ongoing investigation bordering on money laundering and other offences.
Justice Ekwo also held that following her appearance at the EFCC office, the antigraft agency is to return with her and make an appearance before the court on Wednesday, April 30, for report.
The EFCC had arrested Achimugu at 5 am on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
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The EFCC is investigating Achimugu on a case bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, money laundering, corruption, and possession of properties reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully obtained.
While she was previously arrested and questioned by the EFCC, she was released on administrative bail by the commission.
However, EFCC alleged that she jumped bail and declared her wanted.
