$7.2bn Alleged Fraud: EFCC Grants Ex NNPC GMD Mele Kyari Bail

The economic and financial crimes commission has granted administrative bail to the  former group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari

Mele Kyari on wednesday honoured an invitation by EFCC over an alleged $7.2 billion dollar fraud during his tenure as the boss of the nation’s oil company.

Kyari was expected to account for funds allocated to the maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries during his tenure.

Meanwhile the federal high court, abuja division has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts allegedly linked to kyari.

Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC.