The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its probe into real estate developer and Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, over alleged diversion of N5.7 billion belonging to Enugu State.
Ogundele, popularly known as Sujimoto, was grilled for over 10 hours on Monday, September 8, after surrendering himself to the commission.
His interrogation followed last week’s declaration by the EFCC declaring him wanted for alleged money laundering and diversion of public funds.
A source within the agency disclosed that all bank accounts linked to Ogundele and his company have been frozen, while his passport has been seized to restrict his movement. “We are still interrogating him. He has not yet been admitted to bail,” the source confirmed.
The Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, also confirmed the development, stating that investigators were still questioning the developer as of Monday night.
The case stems from a petition filed by the Enugu State Government, which accused Sujimoto of diverting funds disbursed to his firm for the construction of smart schools across the state.
According to the state, Ogundele allegedly abandoned the project after receiving payment, prompting the formal complaint to the EFCC.
Last week, Ogundele released a video denying the allegations, describing claims that he stole public funds as false, while pledging to honour the EFCC’s invitation.
As of press time, it was unclear whether Sujimoto had been granted bail.
