Nigeria: EFCC Confirms Arrest of Edo Commissioner By Interpol

1 January 2020

Abuja — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday confirmed the arrest of Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora, Mr. Osaze Osemwingie-Ero, by operatives of the INTERPOL, saying he is on its watch-list for alleged money laundering.

A senior staff member of the anti-graft agency who spoke with THISDAY in Abuja in confidence, said he expected the INTERPOL to hand over the commissioner to EFCC for more investigation once it is done with him.

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