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The notification of the trial of Madueke by a court in the United Kingdom (UK) was made by the EFCC on Monday, as stated in a press release signed by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.
According to Oyewale, in order to commence legal proceedings against the former Minister in Nigeria, an arrest warrant has been acquired and extradition procedures have been commenced.
The Commission is currently on with its trial. In the near future, she will have the opportunity to present her case in the judicial system.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has shown its strong interest in the recent arraignment of Alison-Madueke before the Westminister's Court in London, United Kingdom. This development comes in response to the bribery charges that have been made against her.
The commission stated that while the charges brought against her in the London court differ significantly from the 13-count charges related to money laundering raised against her by the EFCC, it is important to recognize that criminal behavior remains criminal regardless of jurisdictional variances.
The statement asserts that all crimes must be met with appropriate punishment. The charges of money laundering that Madueke is accountable for, as investigated by the EFCC, encompass multiple jurisdictions including Dubai, the United Kingdom, the United States of America (USA), and Nigeria.
The former Nigerian Minister for Petroleum Resources was granted bail in the amount of £70,000 by a court in the United Kingdom.
Madueke, presently residing in St John's Wood, London, made an appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday subsequent to being accused of bribery offenses totaling 100,000 pounds as a result of an investigation conducted by the National Crime Agency (NCA).
The district judge, Michael Snow, granted the defendant bail but set additional requirements due to concerns regarding her potential to flee.
Alison-Madueke, a 63-year-old individual who held the position of president within the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), played a significant role in the Nigerian government from 2010 to 2015.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has raised suspicions regarding her alleged involvement in accepting bribes during her tenure as Minister for Petroleum Resources, purportedly in return for granting lucrative oil and gas contracts worth millions of pounds.
As part of the continuing investigation, assets with a substantial monetary value pertaining to the purported offenses have already been subjected to a freeze.
Alison-Madueke was apprehended in London in 2015, shortly after resigning from her ministerial position, and subsequently faced charges in August for six counts of bribery.