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EFCC makes a U-turn, releases Anyim, seizes his passport

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, The PUNCH can confirm.

The EFCC had earlier said it had obtained a warrant to detain Anyim for 30 days.

It was, however, learnt that Anyim was released on Tuesday after handing over his passport to the EFCC.

The former SGF was also instructed to report to the commission every two weeks and also return some of the money traced to him.

A source at the EFCC said, “Anyim was released on administrative bail after he had surrendered his passport. He is expected to return some money to the EFCC and also report back every two weeks.”

PUNCH, 23 November, 2017

 

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