Aisha Achimugu has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of instigating the revocation of her United States visa and putting her life, children and investments in danger
Achimugu, founder of Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited, denied being a criminal and alleged that the anti-graft agency had subjected her to oppression, intimidation and character assassination.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, she claimed the EFCC had deliberately damaged her reputation and dissipated property she lawfully acquired.
She said misleading information allegedly circulated by the commission had cost her several financial opportunities and created setbacks for her businesses.
Her allegations followed a July 16 ruling by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo ordering the final forfeiture of assets linked to her.
The forfeited assets included jewellery valued at about ₦4.65 billion, 11 luxury vehicles worth ₦4.293 billion, $50,000 and ₦30 million in cash.
In March, a Federal High Court in Abuja also ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Achimugu and Oceangate.
The order followed an EFCC suit alleging that the money was connected to unlawful activities.
The businesswoman also alleged that the EFCC declared her wanted despite knowing her whereabouts and exchanging correspondence with her.
She claimed that about 30 EFCC officers subsequently invaded her home, frightened members of her family and removed jewellery, safes and cash.
Achimugu further alleged that her mother, who had recently returned from spinal surgery abroad, was made to sit for hours without consideration for her age or health.
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