The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has held a former president of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, in custody over allegations of theft and money laundering.
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Saraki, a former Kwara State governor, was reportedly detained on Saturday, sources familiar with the development said, a situation that may trigger another episode of troubles for the politician.
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As senate president between 2015 and 2019, Saraki spent a considerable time facing allegations of corruption and false declaration of assets. He was acquitted by the Supreme Court in June 2018.
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Saraki is to have been arrested in connection with alleged theft and laundering of public funds using a network of cronies and proxy companies.
The suspected proxies, who executed purported contracts for Kwara State under Saraki, allegedly made returns, for many years, to the former governor, forming an organised a network of dirty money flow.
