NIMASA: N324.5m moved to BDC operator's accounts - Witness
Thu May 12, 2016 10:10:am National
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An Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions witness, Chima Anyasor at the On-going trail of ex-NIMASA boss, Akpobolokemi yesterday told an Igbosere High Court in Lagos that between February 2015 and June 2015, a total sum of N342. 5 million was transferred into two of his companies accounts from National Maritime Authority.
The EFCC prosecutor , Rotimi Oyedapo led the witness, Anyasor, a bureau de change operator and an oil and gas operator, in evidence.
The witness said that his companies are Jeo Bureau de Change, ADA CDA Global Resources Ltd, Caadex Oil and Gas Ltd and a hotel.
He gave this evidence during the continuation of trial in the case of the former Director-General of Nigeria Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA) Patrick
Akpobolokemi charged over alleged stealing of N754.7 million, He is standing trial on a 13-count charge bordering on stealing.
He was arraigned by the EFCC alongside Captain Agaba, Ekene Nwakuche, Governor Juan, Vincent Udoye, Captain Olopoenia and a company, Gama Marine Nigeria Ltd.
The witness told the court that he had no existing contract with NIMASA but was able to receive these monies because of a a personal relationship with one of the accused, Nwakuche.
He said around 2015, Nwakuche approached him and told him that his company (NIMASA) was sourcing for dollars.
"A few days after my discussion with Nwakuche, he sent an SMS that some amounts have been paid into my account," Anyasor said.
The witness narrated to the court that on Feb. 27, 2015, that he received a total sum of N111.5 million into his account.
He said that another sum of N140 million was paid into his account between June 17 to 18, 2015.
The witness also said that the sum of N91 million was transfered into his account.
Anyasor, told the court that on March 3, 2015, he transfered a total sum of N20 million into the second accused's account.
"On March 4, 2015, I transferred N10 million into the account of one Blocks and stones industry.
"I transferred these monies from the N91 million and I got the accounts of the third accused from Nwakuche," he said.
During cross examination the witness admitted that he does not know Akpobolokemi and had no idea why the accused where standing trial.
Justice Adebiyi adjourned the case till June 1 for continuation of trial.
The EFCC prosecutor , Rotimi Oyedapo led the witness, Anyasor, a bureau de change operator and an oil and gas operator, in evidence.
The witness said that his companies are Jeo Bureau de Change, ADA CDA Global Resources Ltd, Caadex Oil and Gas Ltd and a hotel.
He gave this evidence during the continuation of trial in the case of the former Director-General of Nigeria Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA) Patrick
Akpobolokemi charged over alleged stealing of N754.7 million, He is standing trial on a 13-count charge bordering on stealing.
He was arraigned by the EFCC alongside Captain Agaba, Ekene Nwakuche, Governor Juan, Vincent Udoye, Captain Olopoenia and a company, Gama Marine Nigeria Ltd.
The witness told the court that he had no existing contract with NIMASA but was able to receive these monies because of a a personal relationship with one of the accused, Nwakuche.
He said around 2015, Nwakuche approached him and told him that his company (NIMASA) was sourcing for dollars.
"A few days after my discussion with Nwakuche, he sent an SMS that some amounts have been paid into my account," Anyasor said.
The witness narrated to the court that on Feb. 27, 2015, that he received a total sum of N111.5 million into his account.
He said that another sum of N140 million was paid into his account between June 17 to 18, 2015.
The witness also said that the sum of N91 million was transfered into his account.
Anyasor, told the court that on March 3, 2015, he transfered a total sum of N20 million into the second accused's account.
"On March 4, 2015, I transferred N10 million into the account of one Blocks and stones industry.
"I transferred these monies from the N91 million and I got the accounts of the third accused from Nwakuche," he said.
During cross examination the witness admitted that he does not know Akpobolokemi and had no idea why the accused where standing trial.
Justice Adebiyi adjourned the case till June 1 for continuation of trial.
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