Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani, a Kano-based businessman is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly masterminding a financial fraud nearing $2 million.
According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani is wanted in connection with a case involving conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, and money laundering to the tune of $1,931,700.12 (One million, nine hundred and thirty-one thousand, seven hundred dollars and twelve cents).
The 43-year-old suspect hails from Dala Local Government Area of Kano State.
The EFCC disclosed that Tijjani’s last known address is 59 Murtala Muhammed Way, Kano State, but his current whereabouts remain unknown.
The Commission is urging anyone with useful information about his location to report to any of its zonal offices across the country—in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja.
The public can also reach the EFCC via 08093322644, email at [email protected], or by contacting the nearest police station or other relevant security agency.