The Managing Director of AITEO Group, Mr. Benedict Peters is in hot soup as he has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC spokesman, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren issued a statement to that effect recently… “Dark-complexioned Benedict Peters is wanted in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, diversion of funds and money laundering. He hails from Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. His last known address is 8B Agodogba Avenue, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.”

“We have launched investigations into the companies that gave Diezani money in form of kickbacks. About $60m came from Northern Belt Gas Company Limited. We have not been able to ascertain the directors of the company. However, we found out that Mr. Benedict Peters is the sole signatory to the account at Fidelity Bank. All attempts to get him have proved abortive. We currently do not know where he is and he is hardly ever in one place because he has a private jet.”

Be that as it may, the wanted man has denied the allegations levelled against him… “In order to put the facts clearly and correctly in the public domain, both AIETO Group and Mr. Peter would like to state categorically that Mr. Peters has not been officially invited by the EFCC on this matter. As a law-abiding citizen and a significant participant in Nigeria’s key oil and gas sector and an accomplished global businessman with significant interests in different parts of the world, Mr. Benedict Peters will upon receipt of an official invitation from the EFCC, cooperate with such relevant authorities. Mr. Peters who is currently out of the country will certainly attend to an invitation from the EFCC upon return to Nigeria.”