The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for her involvement in an alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering case. The agency made the announcement via a circular issued by its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, on Friday through the EFCC’s official social media account. Achimugu, a 51-year-old indigene of Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi State, is currently being sought by the commission for questioning.
According to the EFCC’s circular, Achimugu’s last known address is at 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja. The commission is urging the public to provide any useful information regarding her whereabouts. The statement read: “The public is hereby notified that Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.”
The EFCC had previously summoned Achimugu to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 5, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering activities and a high-profile investment scam. A letter dated March 4, 2025, and signed by Adebayo Adeniyi, the EFCC’s acting zonal director in Port Harcourt, requested her presence for an interview to clarify certain aspects of the investigation. “This commission is currently investigating a case in which the need to obtain certain clarification from you becomes imperative,” the letter stated.
However, instead of complying with the EFCC’s request, Achimugu reportedly left Nigeria shortly before the scheduled interview, with sources indicating she traveled out of the country around March 6 or March 7. Following her departure, the EFCC obtained an arrest warrant and subsequently declared her wanted. The commission has urged anyone with information on her location to contact their offices across various cities or reach out to the nearest police station.
