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Alleged illegal repatriation of US$13.9 billion by MTN Nigeria

Status
No final report
Assembly
Senate
Opened
23 September 2016
Assembly term
8th National Assembly (2015–2019)
Committee
Committee on Banking
Sum at issue
US$13.9 billion
Subject
Revenue and remittances
Without a report for
3,701 days

The Senate resolved to investigate the alleged illegal repatriation of about US$13.9 billion by MTN Nigeria between 2006 and 2016. Its Committee on Banking, chaired by Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, engaged forensic experts and examined four banks for possible breaches of the foreign exchange rules. The trade minister, Okechukwu Enelamah, denied any unauthorized transfer of funds.

What the record shows

  • 23 September 2016
    Probe opened.
  • As of 11 November 2026
    No final report of this probe has been found on the public record.

Opened more than 120 days ago, and no final report of the committee has been found on the public record. Interim reports and hearings are shown where known. Know of a report, hearing or outcome missing here? Send a correction.