Adefowora Abiodun, who was declared wanted among five others for promoting the cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (Cbex), has voluntarily turned himself in to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation.
He was said to have reported at the anti-graft agency on Monday.
This followed the ruling and approval of Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja last Thursday to arrest the six promoters pending the conclusion of investigations and possible prosecution.
Six promoters were declared wanted by the EFCC over a suspected $1 billion investment fraud.
Around 4:00 p.m., Abiodun, one of the suspects, turned himself in at EFCC headquarters with his lawyers.
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His counsel, Babatunde Busari, said Abiodun was ready to cooperate and clear his name against false media reports.
Meanwhile, following the commission’s counsel, Fadila Yusuf’s submission, Abiodun, along with five others – Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo, and Chukwuebuka Ehirim – were declared wanted.
In granting the EFCC’s application, Justice Nwite declared, “I have listened to the submission of learned counsel for the applicant (EFCC). I have also reviewed the affidavit evidence and exhibits, along with the written address. I am satisfied that the application is meritorious and hereby grant it as prayed.”
