Bashir Abdullahi Haske, son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has refuted allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that he was evading arrest after being declared wanted over alleged multi-million-dollar money laundering.
Recall that the EFCC had issued an official notice declaring Haske wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
The manhunt followed alleged contracts linked to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, in which money was allegedly traced to different accounts linked to Haske.
Haske, in a statement through his media office, described the EFCC’s action as a politically motivated witch-hunt, insisting that he has nothing to hide.
According to him, contrary to the anti-graft agency’s claim, he had honoured their invitation, appeared before investigators, and submitted both oral and documentary evidence to prove the legitimacy of his financial transactions.
The businessman accused the EFCC of denying him administrative bail after he met stringent conditions, and unlawfully detained him until his health deteriorated, leading to a near-collapse in custody.