Melrose General Services Limited

Shell company registered as alleged conduit for Paris Club refund diversion. EFCC alleged Melrose received N3.5 billion (December 14, 2016) from Nigeria Governors' Forum into Access Bank Plc accounts (0005892453 and 0005653500). Robert Mbonu (ex-MD Société Générale Bank) operated accounts. EFCC alleged funds diverted through cash withdrawals by Makanjuola and Amobi, and transfers to currency exchange operators and other shell firms (Wasp Networks Limited, Xtract Energy Services Limited, Cactus Communication Limited, etc.). Company named as defendant in Federal High Court, Lagos 11-count charges (later struck out). Melrose and accounts linked to alleged offshore transfers to companies in which Saraki had interest.