The NDLEA has taken control of N20 billion that Afam Ukatu had hidden in 103 bank accounts. Ukatu was in connection with a N3 billion tramadol deal involving Abba Kyari. On August 29, NDLEA successfully obtained the temporary seizure of 25 of the businessman’s properties.
Ukatu, a businessman and socialite from Lagos, is currently at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre on drug-related charges. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has seized N20 billion from his 103 bank accounts.
The drug enforcement agency previously obtained an interim seizure of 25 properties that belonged to Ukatu; He was allegedly bringing N3 billion worth of tramadol into the nation. Ukatu and Partners used the number 0006744778 to convert N7. 201 billion, in violation of the laws against money laundering.
Additionally, the first defendant was accused by the FG of laundering $643, 024.67 using Access Bank’s account number. According to reports, this took place between February 6, 2019, and October 14, 2021.
Additionally, the businessman uses Access Bank Plc’s account number to launder $260, 268.25.