EFCC has declared Sujimoto CEO, Olasijibomi Ogundele, wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. Public urged to report his whereabouts.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted for alleged involvement in money laundering and diversion of funds.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.
The anti-graft body urged members of the public to provide any credible information that could assist in locating Ogundele, assuring that such reports would be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
According to the EFCC, Ogundele is a 44-year-old Nigerian businessman from Ori-Ade Local Government Area of Osun State.
His last known residential address, as disclosed in the notice, is G29, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos State — one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Nigeria.
The Commission’s statement reads in part:
“Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its offices nationwide or report to the nearest police station.”
Mr. Ogundele, widely known in Nigeria’s real estate and business circles, is the founder and chief executive of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited.
His company has gained prominence for developing premium high-rise buildings and luxury apartments in Lagos and other major cities.
Sujimoto has often been associated with innovation and opulence in the construction sector, catering to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.
The EFCC’s decision to declare him wanted has generated significant public interest, given his high profile and reputation in the real estate industry.
While the Commission has not yet disclosed the full details of the alleged infractions, it maintained that the businessman must present himself to answer to the weighty allegations against him.
Meanwhile, legal analysts have noted that being declared wanted by the EFCC is a serious step often taken when individuals under investigation fail to honor invitations or are suspected to be evading arrest.
The move is also a call for inter-agency cooperation, enabling security operatives and the public at large to assist in tracking suspects.
As of the time of this report, neither Mr. Ogundele nor representatives of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited have issued an official reaction to the EFCC declaration.
The EFCC reiterated its commitment to pursuing all financial crimes without bias, stressing that no individual, regardless of their social or financial standing, would be considered above the law.