The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to 72 years in prison for fraud and money laundering involving ₦868.46 million.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Nwabuoku on multiple charges, including money laundering, criminal breach of trust, and diversion of public funds.
Investigations showed that the fraudulent activities occurred during his tenure as Director of Finance and Accounts at the Federal Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021, and later as Acting Accountant-General in 2022.
According to the EFCC, Nwabuoku colluded with companies such as Temero Synergy Concept Limited, Turge Global Investment Limited, Laptev Bridge Limited, and Arafura Transnational Afro Limited to divert public funds into private accounts for unauthorized transactions.
In November 2025, the court dismissed his no-case submission, confirming that the prosecution had presented enough evidence for him to defend himself. Nwabuoku later pleaded for acquittal in early 2026, but the EFCC argued that the evidence clearly demonstrated deliberate financial misconduct.
After reviewing all testimonies and evidence, the court found Nwabuoku guilty on all counts and imposed a total of 72 years in prison, with separate terms assigned for each charge.
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