The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted over an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.

EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale announced this in a statement shared on the agency’s on Friday.

“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: [email protected], or the nearest police station or other security agencies,” the statement read.

Reports indicate that the EFCC had summoned Achimugu to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 5 over alleged money laundering and a high-profile investment scam.

The invitation letter, dated March 4 and signed by the agency’s acting zonal director in Port Harcourt, Adebayo Adeniyi, was sent to her Abuja residence.

“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 stated.

However, instead of honouring the invitation, Achimugu reportedly left Nigeria on either Thursday, March 6, or Friday, March 7. Following her departure, the EFCC obtained an arrest warrant and officially declared her wanted.

Recall that had earlier reported that EFCC secured a court-issued arrest warrant against Achimugu, paving the way for her to be declared wanted for alleged money laundering and an investment scam.

Achimugu, a prominent businesswoman known for her high-profile connections, has been linked to several investment dealings.

QEDNG recalls that her husband, Sulaiman Achimugu, a former managing director of the Pipeline and Product Marketing Company (PPMC), died in 2020 due to complications from coronavirus.

The EFCC in 2018 named Achimugu in a case of funds diversion and money laundering levelled against Senate president and former governor of Akwa Ibom State Godswill Akpabio State.

Achimugu was said to be among the former governor’s agents who were “acting as fronts for him.”