[theft]: Man Caught With US$2,198,900 At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has said it has intercepted a man carrying US$2,198,900 at the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos on his way to Abuja. In a statement today, the agency said that one John Ibiteye, 46, is being investigated in connection with the suspected money laundering case.

The man however defended himself saying he is a Bureau De Change operator.

“I used to work for Ebi Bureau De Change at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja before I established my company with the name ND&C Global Investment Limited which is yet to be fully registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). One of my clients, Dr. Martins Olufemi Thomas gave me the said amount to take to Abuja. I was arrested by NDLEA officers while checking-in the money at MM2 on my way to Abuja”, he said.

The NDLEA Chairman, Ahmadu Giade however disclosed that the suspect and the cash would be transferred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for further action.