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‘N1.3bn fraud’: EFCC confirms release of VON DG

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has released Osita Okechukwu, director-general, Voice of Nigeria (VON), who was detained over fraud allegations.

Okechukwu arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on January 29 around 1:30 pm following an invitation regarding a case bordering on alleged conspiracy, abuse of office, and misappropriation of public funds.

He was reportedly questioned for allegedly embezzling N1.3 billion.

Today, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesperson, told newsmen that Okechukwu has been released.

“He was released on Monday,” Uwujaren said, adding that investigations continue.

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