EFCC Declares Socialite Aisha Achimugu Wanted For Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted, according to a circular released on the EFCC’s X handle on Friday by spokesman Dele Oyewale. The agency stated that Achimugu is sought in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The circular reads, “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.”

“Achimugu, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State and her last known address is 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.

“Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the commission at its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644, its email address: info@efcc.gov.ng or the nearest police station or other security agencies.”

The EFCC had previously summoned Aisha Achimugu to its Port Harcourt office on March 5 over allegations of money laundering and a high-profile investment scam.

The letter, dated March 4 and signed by the EFCC’s acting zonal director in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Adebayo Adeniyi, was sent to Achimugu’s residential address in Abuja.

“This commission is currently investigating a case in which the need to obtain certain clarification from you becomes imperative.

“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through the Head of Investigation on Wednesday, 5th March 2025, by 10:00 hours prompt,” the letter reads.

Rather than reporting to the EFCC office as requested, Achimugu allegedly left Nigeria on Thursday, March 6. As a result, the agency secured an arrest warrant and officially declared her wanted.