Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Crocky23: 9:08am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Even though Atiku has no problem in the USA (he was never indicted) an erroneous post made Nairaland's Frontpage this morning. Now this is a throwback of Bola Tinubu’s indictment for money laundering and drug crimes in Chicago. Enjoy. Tinubu was indicted for Cocaine, Herroine and Gun crimes and forfeited $460,000.00 in the early 1990’s.
Cocaine, Heroine, Guns and other paraphernalia used in running the drug business were all recovered from the Tinubu-led drug cartel in Chicago in the early 1993.
“He is still a suspect and the case against him is not yet closed. It can be reopened anytime even though he has forfeited proceeds from the crime,” a U.S Security source told Pointblanknews.com Sources said, “Even if today Tinubu decides to visit the United States again, he would be questioned.
“His crime is not one that can be swept under the carpet just like that.
“The usual suspicion by the United States and other countries is that once you have a criminal record, you must be monitored properly in order to forestall you committing the same crime again.”
Tinubu’s drug crime life has refused to go away from the U.S authorities even as mainstream media houses in Nigeria have been largely compromised and would not report the atrocities and conviction of the APC leader.
The APC leader is currently joggling his political cards, seeking to anoint a Governor in Lagos State and a Presidential flag bearer for his party despite his indictment for drug crimes in the United States.
According to the document, signed by a former United States Government Narcotics Attache in its embassy in Nigeria, Andre W. Kellum, Tinubu operated an organisation that distributed cocaine.
Kellum who signed the U.S documents while serving in Nigeria, is now Regional Director for the Drug Enforcement Agency, DEA, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kellum said that though Tinubu was not subjected to criminal prosecution, the fact that he acceded to forfeiting funds to the United States Government was on its own a conviction.
Kellum’s letter was a response to a petition pertaining to Tinubu’s suitability to stand for re-election in 2003 as the governor of Lagos State.
The petitioner said that Tinubu, owing to his conviction in the United States for running a drug cartel, was not suitable to stand for election in Nigeria.
In the letter dated April 9, 2003, addressed to the former Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Alhaji Bello Lafiaji, Kellum wrote, “After consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of International Affairs (OIA), this is in response to the above referenced matter, regarding Bola Ahmed TINUBU (emphasis that of Kellum).
“Pursuant to the aforementioned request, the Lagos, Nigeria Country Office (LNCO) of the Drug Enforcement Administration immediately contacted DOJ/OIA officials. Copies of documents received by the LNCO from the NDLEA were forwarded to these officials for verification.
“As such, please note that paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of the complaint indicates that persons named therein operated an organisation that distributed heroin and the proceeds of that illegal distribution were in the subject acounts to be forfeited. The complaint references U.S. (criminal) money laundering and (criminal) drug statutes as the authority under which the forfeiture occurs. Nevertheless, note that the complaint in this civil action identifies the funds as the defendant (Tinubu), not the account holders.
“Likewise, the Decree of Forfeiture, signed by a U.S. District Judge, identifies the criminal statutory authority for the civil forfeiture of the funds without regard to whether there is a corresponding criminal prosecution.
“The facts revealed in the U.S. Investigation of the funds and their source are detailed in the affidavit filed by the Internal Revenue Service.
In the letter from the NDLEA that resulted in Kellum’s reaction, the lead anti-narcotic agency in Nigeria said that the conclusion it could draw was that Tinubu’s drug case was yet to be closed by the United States.
The letter, in its opinion section, noted, “Former paragraph 6 above, Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu was involved in Money Laundering Transactions along with Mueez Adegboya Akande and Abiodun Agbele in the United States of America.
“Even though he was not charged to court, he had to compromise the case. Otherwise, he would have lost the whole money.
“Arising from the case, Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu forfeited 460,000 US dollars to the United States Government being proceeds of narcotic trafficking or property involved in financial transactions in violation of 18 USO 1956 and 1957 and therefore was forfeitable to the United States (emphasis that of the NDLEA).
“It is pertinent to note that the funds held by Citi bank which was released to Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the action filed against these funds held in the said accounts was dismissed with prejudice. This in effect means the case has not been closed (emphasis that of NDLEA) and could be reopened at any time by the United States Government.”
The opinion formed by the NDLEA on the issue as a result of Kellum’s letter, arose from a petition by one of the governorship aspirants in Lagos State in 2003, Sir Babatunde Abayomi Olowu, that Tinubu was not fit to stand for the governorship based on his conviction on drug offences in the United States.
The NDLEA said that though Olowu’s petition, dated January 16, 2003 raised several grounds for Tinubu to be prevented from contesting, the agency noted that the aspect in which it was interested was that between 1988 and 1993, the former governor was involved in narcotics trafficking and money laundering.
It said that upon receipt of the petition, it sent copies of the court that indicted Tinubu to the DEA in Nigeria for assitance. It said the DEA, through Kellum, replied on April 9, 2003, confirming the existence of such proceedings.
The NDLEA said based on the report, it established that:
(a) That there was in fact a proceeding in the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division in 1993 in which the United States of America was the Plaintiff and the funds in 10 accounts held by Governor Bola Tinubu and Compass Finance and Investment Co. at First Heritage Bank and Citi Bank International in the United States were the Defendants.
(b) The substance of the application filed by the United States Attorney was “This is an in rem forfeiture case brought pursuant to 22 U.S.C. Section 881 and 18 U.S.C. Section 981 which provides for the forfeiture of property representing the proceeds of drug trafficking and property involved in money laundering.”
( c ) Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu defended the said publication through his counsel Patrick S. Coffey and there was a stipulation and compromise settlement of claims to the funds held by Heritage Bank and Citi Bank.
(d) The United States and the Individual Claimants i.e. Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu and others agreed to settle and to compromise this action upon terms previously presented to the court.
(e) The court made the following findings “The United States filed a verified complaint for forfeitures against the funds in the above captioned defendant accounts because there was probable cause to believe that the property represented proceeds of narcotics traficking or was property involved in financial transactions in violation of 18 U.S.C.
In 1956 and 1957 and therefore was forfeitable to the United States pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 881 (a) 6 and 18 U.S.C. 981. The funds in the defendant accounts were seized initially by seizure warrants.”
(f) From the findings of the court, “Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu has admitted and acknowledged that the funds traced to his account represented proceeds of narcotics trafficking or was property involved in financial transactions in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1956 and 1957 and therefore was forfeitable to the United States pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 881 (a) and 18 U.S.C. 981. The funds in the defendants acounts were seized initially by seizure warrants.”
(g) Following from (f) above, Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu has also admitted that he was involved in laundering proceeds of drug trafficking in the United States of America and the proceeds of such illicit drugs or money laundered in the sun of 460,000 US dollars be forfeited to the United States Government.
(h) Although Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu was not charged to court for trafficking in narcotics, he was nonetheless indicted for laundering proceeds of drug trafficking being financial transactions forfeitable to the United States Government.
(i) Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu opted for settlement so that he would not forfeit the whole money. He would have forfeited the whole money if the mater had gone through full trial.
(j) Under the Nigerian law, it is possible to forfeit property believed to be proceeds of trafficking in narcotic drugs even if the suspect has not been convicted and is discharged by the court on technical grounds.
(k) Such a person whose property has been forfeited on grounds of being proceeds of drug trafficking will be classified as a baron or money launderer and certainly will be indexed and put on watchlist.
(l) From the above, if Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu is not the incumbent Executive Governor of Lagos State he would have been invited for interview to shed light on the facts admitted by him in this case.
The NDLEA, in a further note, said that at the time of this transaction, Tinubu was a staff of Mobil Oil Nigeria Limited, with a monthly take home pays of $2,400.
The note said that despite the amount Tinubu receives, he completed a credit application for a loan of $8,000 to buy a car on January 6, 1990.
He reportedly said in the application that his only source of income was from his job with Mobil Oil Nigeria Limited.
The note said that on November 20, 1990, one Abiodun Agbele, whom Tinubu said is known to him, was arrested after selling one ounce of white heroin to an undercover agent for $7,000.
Agbele was described as an agent of Mueez A. Akande in the distribution of heroin in the United States.
The note added, “Interrogation of the said Agbele and further investigations revealed the identity of the other individuals, including relatives who have worked for Akande with various duties in the distribution organisation. One of these individuals has been identified by the investigation as Bola Tinubu.
“Governor Tinubu did not file any document to explain the source of money totalling over 1.4 million dollars which was traced to his account which was clearly above his means of income.
“Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu was in the habit of using different residential addresses for different transactions apparently not to leave traces.”
In its conclusion, the NDLEA said of Tinubu, “Even though he was not charged to court, he had to compromise the case. Otherwise, he would have lost the whole money….
“It is pertinent to note that the funds held by Citi bank which was released to Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the action filed against these funds held in the said accounts was dismissed with prejudice. This in effect means the case has not been closed and could be reopened at any time by the United States Government.”
John A. Nordberg of the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, ordered the forfeiture of the huge sums, found in 10 of Tinubu’s accounts, believed to be proceeds of illicit drug trade. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by SanusiGworo: 9:10am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Imagine the number of people Tinubu killed with his drug running. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by PapaBaby: 9:12am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Governor Tinubu did not file any document to explain the source of money totalling over 1.4 million dollars which was traced to his account which was clearly above his means of income. Tinubu have been running drug cartels since the early 60s. 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Racoon(m): 9:13am On Oct 09, 2018 |
And the political mudslinging continues. 1 Like |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by jhydebaba(m): 9:13am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Tinubu is a Saint. Argue with ur. .. |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by sholatech(m): 9:14am On Oct 09, 2018 |
This is factual. This is real. However, he is currently APC National leader, the party that makes you a saint even if the whole world is shown your wickedness. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by DrRasheed: 9:14am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Where's the seal of DEA..?
Tinubu cant be escobar's ally and still flies around majestically. |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Ezenwammadu(m): 9:15am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Tinubu is a well known drug baron and drug addict no wonder his teeth is yellowish brown 8 Likes |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Crocky23: 9:15am On Oct 09, 2018 |
DrRasheed: Where's the seal of DEA..?
Tinubu cant be escobar's ally and still flies around majestically. Take a second look at the indictment letter I posted. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by luvmijeje(f): 9:16am On Oct 09, 2018 |
You better save this for 2023 when he will throw his hat into the ring. 1 Like |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by carammel(f): 9:16am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Is Tinubu contesting for Presidency in 2019? 1 Like |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by DrRasheed: 9:16am On Oct 09, 2018 |
sholatech: This is factual. This is real. However, he is currently APC National leader, the party that makes you a saint even if the whole world is shown your wickedness. Have some sense. 1 Like |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Crocky23: 9:17am On Oct 09, 2018 |
[s] DrRasheed:
Have some sense. [/s] Follow your own advice. 4 Likes |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Maket: 9:17am On Oct 09, 2018 |
If Atiku makes him his VP............total breakage from USA. What will happened will be worst than been called lifeless.
No clean politician in NIGERIA. |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Johnnyessence(m): 9:17am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Tinubu is a drug addict in the first place, thanks to united state agencies for investigating him and his dirty job in chicago. tinubu smoke coccaine. tinubu is a well known deug baron in united state of America. how could you went on exile and be pushing hard drugs. that is why people called him ojuyobo. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Crocky23: 9:18am On Oct 09, 2018 |
carammel: Is Tinubu contesting for Presidency in 2019? But how can a coccaine warlord be the leader of a political party? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by CilicMarin: 9:18am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Yet Tinubu Can Go To America Anytime He Wishes But Your Corrupt Atiku Cannot Step His Foot Into America...I am happy only the Igbos support ATIKU...that alone is enough for Buhari to win in a landslide. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by DrRasheed: 9:18am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Crocky23:
Take a second look at his indictment letter I posted. Yah and all i see is baseless accusation that cant stand evidence. No solid info. So, try again 1 Like |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Crocky23: 9:20am On Oct 09, 2018 |
DrRasheed:
Yah and all i see is baseless accusation that cant stand evidence. No solid info. So, try again His case can be revisited any time. He has a criminal past. 3 Likes |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Ziggylady(f): 9:20am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Good one there op...PDP and her handlers should and must as a matter of urgency match APC propaganda machineries fire for fire,media-war for media-war,mud-slinging for mud-slinging,propaganda for propaganda.
No retreat no surrender,even if the drug-lord tinubu and his Apc minions rigs the election next year in their favour,they must sweat raw blood to achieve that. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by emerged01(m): 9:21am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Tinubu don suffer!!! The battle is between Buhari and Atiku,why Tinubu? You people should leave Tinubu alone o! |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Johnnyessence(m): 9:22am On Oct 09, 2018 |
CilicMarin: Yet Tinubu Can Go To America Anytime He Wishes But Your Corrupt Atiku Cannot Step His Foot Into America...
I am happy only the Igbos support ATIKU...that alone is enough for Buhari to win in a landslide. you will be clueless by supporting tinubu at this junction. tinubu is known drug baron and you are still supporting. what message are telling your kids. 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by dukie25: 9:24am On Oct 09, 2018 |
No wonder Tinubu’s teeth are all yellow, effects of coccaine. 1 Like |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by CilicMarin: 9:26am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Johnnyessence: you will be clueless by supporting tinubu at this junction. tinubu is known drug baron and you are still supporting. what message are telling your kids. Aren't you useless for supporting criminals like Atiku, Adeleke, Fayose etc....? 2 Likes |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by PaulOgrady: 9:26am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Cocaine, Heroine, Guns and other paraphernalia used in running the drug business were all recovered from the Tinubu-led drug cartel in Chicago in the early 1993 Wow this guy na propa criminal. 4 Likes |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by RockHard: 9:26am On Oct 09, 2018 |
You people are funny. Is Atiku competing against Tinubu or Buhari? Besides, in spite of the embellished stuff in the op's post, Tinubu has no case to answer in the U.S and has travelled to America severally in the past few years, can same be said for Atiku? Tinubu is not the one that will be facing Atiku at the polls o. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Ziggylady(f): 9:26am On Oct 09, 2018 |
CilicMarin: Yet Tinubu Can Go To America Anytime He Wishes But Your Corrupt Atiku Cannot Step His Foot Into America...
I am happy only the Igbos support ATIKU...that alone is enough for Buhari to win in a landslide. You appear to be getting weaker and at the same time more desperate as the days go by...Atiku is gradually sapping the life out of you...At this rate,you may not even survive till next year even if Atiku loses. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Crocky23: 9:30am On Oct 09, 2018 |
RockHard: You people are funny. Is Atiku competing against Tinubu or Buhari? Besides, in spite of the embellished stuff in the op's post, Tinubu has no case to answer in the U.S and has travelled to America severally in the past few years, can same be said for Atiku? Tinubu is not the one that will be facing Atiku at the polls o. He is leader of APC, I mean considering his past he should be rotting in jail. 1 Like |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Johnnyessence(m): 9:31am On Oct 09, 2018 |
it is so so unfortunate that the youths of this generation will be supporting tinubu which has been accused of pushing hard drugs. I'm a yoruba man and i reject his leadership on every side. we reject him in the last month governorship election and we will reject him and his party Apc again in next year presidential election. 6 Likes |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by RockHard: 9:35am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Crocky23:
He is leader of APC, I mean considering his past he should be rotting in jail. GEJ had a chance to put him away but couldn't pin nothing on him. He was only accused of laundering money for someone with a shady dealing, not running any cartel like the Op's post is alleging, else he would be in jail in America till now. All these info are already in the public domain and PDP said worse about him during the period leading up to the 2015 elections. You people will have to try harder or look for something more damaging against Buhari who is your real opponent. 1 Like |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by Crocky23: 9:35am On Oct 09, 2018 |
CilicMarin:
Aren't you useless for supporting criminals like Atiku, Adeleke, Fayose etc....?
But you're not useless for supporting a convicted drug lord? See logic. 3 Likes |
Re: Copy Of Tinubu's Indictment In Chicago USA by RockHard: 9:37am On Oct 09, 2018 |
Crocky23:
But you're not useless for supporting a convicted drug lord? See logic. Do you even know what a conviction means? Where was he convicted of being a 'drug lord'? Your anger is really clouding your reasoning ability. 3 Likes 1 Share |