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Arraigned

Robert Chidozie Mbonu

Former Managing Director of Société Générale Bank of Nigeria (family-controlled bank that collapsed 2006). Arraigned on 11-count charges (later struck out) for conspiracy to launder N3.5 billion Paris Club refund diverted to Melrose General Services Limited accounts (Access Bank 0005892453, 0005653500). EFCC alleged Mbonu operated Melrose accounts, facilitated cash withdrawals, and arranged currency exchanges with Bureau de Change operators. Co-defendant with Makanjuola, Shittu, Obiora Amobi, and Melrose General Services Limited. Currently at large. Connection to Société Générale Bank failure (2002–2006) adds dimension of long-term pattern.

Sources

SOURCE-01SaharaReporters — EFCC rearraigns Saraki's aide Makanjuola, two others over N3.5bn fraud (March 2019)
SaharaReporters — EFCC rearraigns Saraki's aide Makanjuola, two others over N3.5bn fraud (March 2019)saharareporters.com/2019/03/13/efcc-rearraigns-sarakis-aide-makanjuola-two-others-over-n35bn-fraud
SOURCE-02Vanguard — EFCC charges Saraki's aide Makanjuola, ex-bank MD Mbonu with alleged diversion of N3.5b (August 2018)
Vanguard — EFCC charges Saraki's aide Makanjuola, ex-bank MD Mbonu with alleged diversion of N3.5b (August 2018)www.vanguardngr.com/2018/08/efcc-charges-sarakis-aide-makanjuola-ex-bank-md-mbonu-with-alleged-diversion-of-n3-5b/

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