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London Court Grants Ex Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister, Diezani Bail, Charged With Money Laundering

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke
Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke

Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, who was arrested in London yesterday, Friday, has been granted bail.

She was granted bail by a magistrate court in London after she had been detained for several hours. The London Police also confirmed that she is being prosecuted for money laundering.

Diezani Alison-Madueke was arrested in London yesterday along with four other persons in relation to corruption allegations being investigated by the UK National Crime Agency.

Meanwhile, the Presidency in Nigeria has declined comment on the arrest of the former Petroleum Minister. 9myad0