The Federal Government has opened a file on all Nigerians whose names have been mentioned in the Panama Papers as operating offshore accounts in notorious tax havens.

Some of the individuals listed in the papers so far are the current Senate President, Bukola Saraki; and his predecessor, David Mark.

Others listed include Africa’s richest man, Mr. Aliko Dangote; his cousin, Saayu Dantata, and a former Minister of Defence, Lt.Gen Theophilus Danjuma (retd.)
It was learnt that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had been gathering reports from local and international media as well as the responses being given by those named.

It was also learnt that the EFCC would then carry out its independent investigation and involve INTERPOL if necessary.

German newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung, had last Sunday released the Panama Papers, the biggest leak in the history of data journalism, publishing online 11.5 million documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, which showed how some prominent people across the world criminally hid money using anonymous shell corporations across the world.

The Panamanian law firm, regarded as one of the world’s most secretive companies, according to the documents, has helped clients launder money, dodge sanctions and evade tax.

Already, the Nigerians involved have all denied complicity.

In an exclusive report by online medium,
Premium Times , it was alleged that about four assets belonging to the Saraki family, which included Girol Properties Ltd., Sandon Development Limited, and Landfield International Developments Ltd., were tucked away in secret offshore territories.

For instance, the report stated that Girol Properties was registered on behalf of Toyin by Fonsecca on August 25, 2004, in the British Virgin Island, a year after her husband became the Governor of Kwara State. But the assets were allegedly not part of the ones declared by the Senate President or Toyin when Saraki became governor and after he was sworn in as the nation’s number three citizen.
Mark

Similarly, at least eight offshore companies in the British Virgin Island have been linked to Senator Mark which he allegedly operated while holding public office, a criminal offence according to Nigerian laws.

An impeccable source told our correspondent that the Federal Government was studying the body language of the international community and looking at how other countries were handling investigations.

The source, who pleaded anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said, “We are studying the matter closely. In fact, we have opened a file and all reports are being gathered.

“We want all the names to be released first before launching full investigations. The issue is a tricky one. After preliminary investigations, we will seek advice from the Office of the Attorney General because investigations of such nature will need foreign collaboration.”



http://www.punchng.com/panamapapers-efcc-interpol-to-go-after-saraki-mark-others/

This guy must be joking, what i know is initial gaga, before u know is swept under the carpet

Abegi is Saraki missing that you need interpol to track him? Make I hear word jare

Action speaks louder than words jare!

Until investigations are completed and Culprits prosecuted, then it appears the dog isn't toothless!

So far so good, 2016 hasnt bn a good year for saraki.. Seems the gods are tru with him!!!
His name appears on almost every monstrous list

already, Nigerians involved have all denied complicity

untill Nigerians elites are caught redhanded, they will surely denied any accurations

jcflex:
The Federal Government has opened a file on all Nigerians whose names have been mentioned in the Panama Papers as operating offshore accounts in notorious tax havens.
Some of the individuals listed in the papers so far are the current Senate President, Bukola Saraki; and his predecessor, David Mark.
Others listed include Africa’s richest man, Mr. Aliko Dangote; his cousin, Saayu Dantata, and a former Minister of Defence, Lt.Gen Theophilus Danjuma
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Premium Times , it was alleged that about four assets belonging to the Saraki family, which included Girol Properties Ltd., Sandon Development Limited, and Landfield International Developments Ltd., were tucked away in secret offshore territories.
For instance, the report stated that Girol Properties was registered on behalf of Toyin by Fonsecca on August 25, 2004, in the British Virgin Island, a year after her husband became the Governor of Kwara State. But the assets were allegedly not part of the ones declared by the Senate President or Toyin when Saraki became governor and after he was sworn in as the nation’s number three citizen.
Mark
Similarly, at least eight offshore companies in the British Virgin Island have been linked to Senator Mark which he allegedly operated while holding public office, a criminal offence according to Nigerian laws.

One, we are bored and tired of media trials. We are also bored of unending prosecutions without judgements or evidence of loot recovery.
Dangote and Dantata are businessmen and may not have broken any Nigerian law except tax-evasion but who will prosecute Gen. Danjuma?

Why is Saraki still the Senate President? Because President Muhamud Buhari allows it!

Cnt wait

Am very sure that some people from a particular region will start protesting when their trial begin.

Lolz

these men should better be brought to justice... not just them, but all others that have their hands in the suffering of nigerians...

What of amaechi

wetin Saraki do APC self...?

Na today Una dey catch criminals? Use 1 year to investigate and sweep under the carpet...next please

The plot thickens. I hope there will be results this time.

cktheluckyman:
Abegi is Saraki missing that you need interpol to track him? Make I hear word jare

do u have brain at all

If u believe this propaganda just know your a ZOMBIE. Buhari and effcc cant do anythin

It's DOn Jazzy Saraki again !!!

Ghandi12:


One, we are bored and tired of media trials. We are also bored of unending prosecutions without judgements or evidence of loot recovery.
Dangote and Dantata are businessmen and may not have broken any Nigerian law except tax-evasion but who will prosecute Gen. Danjuma?

Why is Saraki still the Senate President? Because President Muhamud Buhari allows it!

what do you want Buhari to do¿ he should go to the NA and drag Saraki out ¿
you all want due process ...its going to take time ...even years .

I Can only believe this crap. If dangote,dantata and danjuma is invited for questioning but till then effc is a toothless bull d*"

cktheluckyman:
Abegi is Saraki missing that you need interpol to track him? Make I hear word jare

That is the thrash you type when you read headline and rushing to be the first to comment.

It was also learnt that the EFCC would then carry out its independent investigation and involve INTERPOL if necessary.

Now that you are on the front page comment, go back so that u can read and do the needful

Oma307:
This guy must be joking, what i know is initial gaga, before u know is swept under the carpet

THIS IS TO BE THE EXPECTED OUTCOME BECAUSE EVERY HIGH RANKING POLITICIAN, MILITARY MEN AND BUSINESS MEN IN NIGERIA (PAST AND PRESENT) MAINTAIN SUCH OFFSHORE ACCOUNTS.

SO NIGERIANS SHOULD NOT EXPECT ANY ACTION FROM EFCC OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

But where will these fo0ls take all this money to? What's the use of money when it can't be used to better lives?

Saraki should just resign. How can the senate president of a country drag the office through mud like this? Baba, abeg just resign and go to prison jejely.

Moronic opposition be like....APC is at it again. Panama paper issue is a scam formulated by Buhari to haunt his enemies down..

#In Orubebe's voice#.....We wee not tekit.

J

Mr Presido utilise this to make money for the country, they have erred the law, heavy bail money and fines from companies should come out of this. Tax evasion is a serious crime.

Interpol has nothing to do with the case this is just another propaganda used by the zombies to deceive Nigerians