EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted over alleged capital market fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared business mogul, Mr. Goodie Ibru wanted in connection with allegations of capital market fraud and a lingering crisis over shares of Ikeja Hotels Plc.

The Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement on Wednesday, explained that Ibru is wanted for alleged money laundering.

According to EFCC, “The public is hereby notified that Goodie Minabo Ibru is wanted by the EFCC in connection with a case of conspiracy, capital market fraud, stealing, diversion of funds and money laundering.

“He diverted billions of Naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels Plc, owners of Sheraton Hotel, Lagos; Federal Palace Hotel and Capital Hotel; owners of Sheraton Hotel Abuja to his personal benefit.

“Anybody having useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the commission through any of its offices located at Abuja, Kano, Gombe, Lagos, Ibadan, Maiduguri and Port Harcourt,” Uwujaren stated.

Before resulting to declaring wanted, Business247 News Online gathered he had been served summons but has responded to their invitations.