EFCC Probes Another Former Buhari's Minister for 2bn Fraud

According to reports, Tallen was questioned at the Abuja zonal command for allegedly misappropriating N2 billion.

EFCC Probes Another Former Buhari's Minister for 2bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the immediate past Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, for questioning over alleged N2 billion money laundering.

According to reports, Tallen was questioned at the Abuja zonal command for allegedly misappropriating N2 billion.

Although details of the case against the ex-minister are still unclear, a source familiar with the probe said it involves funds from the African First Lady Peace Mission Project (AFLPM).

According to reports, Tallen was questioned at the Abuja zonal command for allegedly misappropriating N2 billion.

Although details of the case against the ex-minister are still unclear, a source familiar with the probe said it involves funds from the African First Lady Peace Mission Project (AFLPM).

The initiative, conceived by Maryam Abacha, former first lady, is centred on promoting peace and harmony in Africa.

The anti-graft agency is yet to confirm the development as Wilson Uwujaren, spokesperson of the EFCC, couldn’t be reached as of the time of filing this report.