Aisha Achimugu, a billionaire businesswoman and socialite, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was apprehended around 5 a.m. shortly after her arrival from London.
*Allegations Against Aisha Achimugu:*
– *Money Laundering*: Achimugu is accused of involvement in money laundering linked to MBA Trading and Capital Limited.
– *Criminal Conspiracy*: She is also alleged to have been part of a criminal conspiracy, prompting the EFCC to declare her wanted in March 2025.¹ ²
*Circumstances of the Arrest:*
– Achimugu’s lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed that she returned to Nigeria voluntarily following a court directive to appear before the EFCC.
– Despite this, the EFCC arrested her at the airport, prompting her lawyer to criticize the action as a violation of the court order.
– Achimugu has begun a hunger strike in protest, with her lawyer terming her “a prisoner of conscience”.
*Next Steps:*
– Achimugu is expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to continue legal proceedings.
– The EFCC has defended its decision to arrest Achimugu, citing the need to ensure her appearance and compliance with the investigation.³
 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was apprehended around 5 a.m. shortly after her arrival from London.){kind=link}