Her legal team claims she is cooperating and has begun a hunger strike, asserting that the arrest violates court agreements
Money Laundering Probe: Wanted Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Arrested at Abuja Airport
Abuja – April 29, 2025 – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested prominent businesswoman and socialite Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29.
Her legal team confirmed the arrest, noting that she had voluntarily returned from London to comply with an EFCC investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
Achimugu’s lawyers, led by Senior Advocates Kehinde Ogunwumiju and Chikaosolu Ojukwu, had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that she intended to appear before the EFCC on April 29, as stated in her court filings.
Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered her to report to the EFCC on Tuesday and to appear in court on Wednesday, April 30, for further proceedings in the case, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/626/2025.
The EFCC’s probe, ongoing since 2022, involves allegations linked to MBA Trading and Capital Limited, with claims of financial misconduct, including operating 136 bank accounts across ten banks.
Achimugu, Group Managing Director of Felak Concept Group, was declared wanted in March 2025 after allegedly failing to honor prior EFCC invitations. Her legal team insists she is cooperating and has gone on a hunger strike, calling the arrest a violation of court undertakings.
The EFCC has not yet released an official statement on the arrest’s specifics or Achimugu’s detention status. The case continues to draw attention due to her high-profile status and alleged ties to political figures, though such claims remain unverified. Read More
