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Ex-Pension Boss, Maina Arrested

Former Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina has been arrested.

Maina was arrested on Monday evening, November 30th, 2020 by the Operatives of Nigeria Intelligence Service and Anti-Corruption Agents in Niger Republic.

Sources disclosed that the arrest was possible based on the existing relationship and security agreement between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger.

For those who don’t know, Maina is facing a 12-count money laundering charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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However, according to the EFCC, Maina used his company to launder about N2 billion and that he allegedly used part of the proceeds to acquire properties in Abuja.