EFCC Not Aware Of Baba Ijebu’s Investigation Over Tax Fraud – Spokesman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it is not aware of any arrest and investigation of Nigerian businessman, Adebutu Kessington, popularly known as Baba Ijebu for alleged tax fraud and economic sabotage by the commission.

Spokesman of the EFCC, Tony Orilade stated this in an exclusive chat with THE WHISTLER on Wednesday, while reacting to the alleged arrest and investigation.

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One of Adebutu’s son, Segun Adebutu, who is one of the management officials of Premier Lotto, was reported to have been detained at the EFCC office in Lagos for questioning.

The investigation was said to be as a result of a petition submitted by Western Lotto, another betting company which is run by former Senator, Buruji Kashamu. Adebutu and Kashamu both hail from Ogun state.

A report by Premium Times had quoted EFCC sources as reportedly saying that they have identified N5 billion revenue that should have been remitted to the federal government but was allegedly kept aside by the company.

According to Orilade, he is not aware and has not been briefed. “I have not been briefed. I am therefore not aware.”

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He, however said he will make enquiries. He is yet to get back at the time of this report.

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