EFCC declares businesswoman Aisha Achimugu wanted over money laundering allegations

The EFCC has declared businesswoman Aisha Achimugu wanted for criminal conspiracy and money laundering, following her flight from Nigeria in March 2025

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared Aisha Achimugu, a prominent businesswoman and managing director of Felak Concept Group, wanted in connection with criminal conspiracy and money laundering allegations.

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This announcement came in a public notice released on Friday, March 28, 2025, by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale.

Achimugu, 51, is a native of Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi State. The EFCC revealed that her last known address is 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.

In the notice, the commission called for the public’s assistance in locating Achimugu, urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the EFCC offices in various cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt.

The commission’s investigation into Achimugu’s activities has been ongoing since March 2025. It was reported that Achimugu was summoned by the EFCC on March 5, 2025, for questioning regarding alleged investment scams and suspicious financial transactions.

However, instead of complying with the summons, she is believed to have fled the country between March 6 and 7, prompting the EFCC to obtain an arrest warrant and declare her a fugitive.

Aisha Achimugu came into the public eye in January 2024 following a highly publicised, extravagant seven-day birthday celebration in Grenada.

The event, which marked her 50th birthday, was attended by notable figures, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and attracted significant media attention.

Following the event, Achimugu faced scrutiny from the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), which reminded her of her tax obligations.

In a statement posted on social media, the FCT-IRS extended their “warmest birthday wishes” to Achimugu while urging her to fulfil her tax responsibilities by filing her annual returns.

Despite this, Achimugu’s media aide has strongly denied the allegations against her, claiming they are politically motivated. Nevertheless, the EFCC’s investigation is ongoing, with documents confirming that her financial dealings are being closely examined.

With Achimugu now officially wanted by the EFCC, the commission is intensifying its search for her. The EFCC has urged anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to come forward, emphasising the importance of cooperation in locating the businesswoman.