The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, along with three others wanted for alleged money laundering.

Mrs. Emefiele, Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile were declared wanted for allegedly conspiring with the former CBN Governor to convert substantial sums of money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria. They are accused of committing offenses such as obtaining money by false pretenses and stealing, contrary to sections 411, 287, and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.

Details of their alleged money laundering offenses were revealed in a mugshot portrait of the suspects released by the EFCC. The commission has urged anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact the nearest EFCC command or police station.

In a related development, the EFCC has amended criminal charges against Godwin Emefiele, accusing him of impersonating the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to illegally obtain $6.2 million. According to the amended charge, Emefiele allegedly connived with Odoh Ocheme, who is currently on the run, to obtain the funds from the CBN, claiming it was requested by the SGF.

Additionally, Emefiele is accused of forging a document titled “Presidential directive on foreign election observers mission” and conferring corrupt advantage on his wife and brother-in-law by awarding a contract for the renovation of a portion of the CBN Governor’s residence in Lagos.

These allegations are in violation of various sections of the law, including the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act and the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act.