Looted funds originating in Nigeria are being laundered through the London property market.
2 reports, 2 independent
Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Looted funds originating in Nigeria are being laundered through the London property market.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Officials used US real estate to launder wealth originating in Nigeria.1 source
- Nigerian elites are using Western Union to collect rent and transfer capital from London.Sub-event
Pattern of looted funds from Nigeria flowing through London market.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
Related events
- A stakeholder workshop was held in Abuja, Nigeria, while illicit assets were simultaneously invested in property markets in Dubai and London.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating alleged misuse of public funds in Nigeria.
- Allegations surfaced that Access Bank was used for smuggling and bribes related to border issues in Nigeria.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigates and recovers stolen Nigerian assets, requiring High Court orders for asset forfeiture.
- Purchases are being made using the local currency, and UK used vehicles are being imported into Nigeria.