EFCC Cleared Pastor Jerry Eze After Six-Month Money Laundering Probe — Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the agency investigated popular cleric Jerry Eze over alleged money laundering but found no wrongdoing.
Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at a business grant event organised by the Jerry Eze Foundation, Olukoyede revealed that the probe lasted about six months and was triggered by intelligence reports and petitions.
According to him, the EFCC became suspicious after noticing unusually large inflows of foreign currencies into a domiciliary account linked to the pastor. He said funds in dollars and pounds were being received from multiple countries, prompting the commission to launch a full investigation.
Olukoyede explained that investigators thoroughly examined the financial records and subsequently invited the cleric for questioning after preliminary findings were compiled.
However, the EFCC boss stated that the outcome of the investigation showed no evidence of financial misconduct. He noted that after reviewing the facts and meeting with Eze, the commission cleared him of any wrongdoing.
“I called you here to commend you,” Olukoyede said, recounting his interaction with the pastor after the probe.
The disclosure has since generated reactions online, with many highlighting it as an example of due process and the EFCC’s reliance on intelligence-driven investigations.
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