The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukayode, has revealed that he personally ordered a six-month investigation into Pastor Jerry Eze over suspected financial activities.
In a video from 4.25 shared by Channels TV, speaking at a public event, Olukayode explained that the probe was triggered by intelligence reports and petitions suggesting large amounts of foreign currency flowing into an account linked to the pastor. According to him, dollars and pounds were being received frequently from several countries, including Colombia, Sri Lanka, the United States, and Togo.
The EFCC chairman said the unusual inflow of funds raised concerns within the agency, prompting a deeper look into the financial records. Investigators carefully reviewed the accounts and gathered preliminary findings before reporting back to him.
Olukayode then invited Pastor Eze for questioning to better understand the source of the funds. He admitted that he initially did not recognize the pastor when he arrived because of his simple appearance.
After their meeting, however, the EFCC boss said he was satisfied with the explanations given regarding the money. He concluded that there was no evidence of wrongdoing.
Rather than finding fault, Olukayode said the investigation ended with him commending Pastor Eze. He also praised the cleric for his efforts in positively impacting and empowering young Nigerians through his ministry.
In his words, “I investigated this man for 6 months, for money laundering, we work by intelligence and by petitions. At some point, I saw there was an account, a domiciliary account, dollars, pounds, were dropping in like raindrops, from Colombia, Sri Lanka, America, even from Togo.”…Read_More…