The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman and socialite, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering, intensifying the agency’s crackdown on financial crimes linked to high-profile figures.
The anti-graft agency made the announcement on Friday through its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in a public notice shared via its official X handle, urging citizens to assist in locating the embattled entrepreneur.
According to the EFCC, 51-year-old Achimugu is under investigation for her alleged involvement in a complex money laundering scheme and a high-profile investment scam.
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The commission had earlier summoned her to appear at its Port Harcourt zonal office on March 5, 2025, for questioning. However, rather than honoring the invitation, she reportedly left Nigeria on March 6, prompting the EFCC to secure an arrest warrant and subsequently declare her wanted.
A letter dated March 4, 2025, signed by the EFCC’s acting zonal director in Port Harcourt, Adebayo Adeniyi, was delivered to Achimugu’s residence in Abuja, explicitly stating that her presence was required to provide “certain clarifications” regarding an ongoing investigation.
“This commission is currently investigating a case in which the need to obtain certain clarification from you becomes imperative,” the letter read.
Her alleged departure from the country raised suspicions of an attempt to evade justice, prompting the EFCC to intensify its efforts to track her down.
Aisha Achimugu, the Managing director and Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group, has long been associated with the country’s corporate and investment sectors. She has been linked to several high-profile ventures, but in recent months, her name has surfaced in reports of dubious financial dealings.
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The EFCC has not disclosed full details of the allegations against her, but sources familiar with the case suggest that her indictment is tied to a multi-billion naira investment scheme that allegedly defrauded multiple individuals and institutions.
The commission released Achimugu’s last known address—6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja—and urged anyone with useful information to contact any of its offices across the country or report to law enforcement agencies.
“The public is hereby notified that Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the notice stated.
Citizens have been advised to report any sightings or information about Achimugu’s whereabouts through the EFCC’s official channels, including its hotline (08093322644) and email (info@efcc.gov.ng).
As the search for Aisha Achimugu continues, the case is expected to set a precedent for how Nigeria handles financial crime suspects who flee before prosecution.
