Ex-women affairs minister Tallen detained by EFCC over N2 billion fraud
Dame Pauline Tallen, the immediate former Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, is currently in detention with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over alleged N2 billion fraud.
According to Punch, Tallen was quizzed by operatives of the EFCC at its Zonal Headquarters, in Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital on Friday.
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It was revealed that the alleged N2 billion was diverted from the African First Lady Peace Mission Project.
“The ex-mnister arrived at our Abuja Zonal Command (not the headquarters), on invitation, at about 12 pm, but she’s still being grilled by investigators of the commission as at 8:30 pm,” the newspaper quoting a source.
“She’s being investigated for alleged misappropriation of funds and corrupt enrichment to the tune of N2 billion , and part of the money was allegedly diverted from the African First Lady Peace Mission Project.”
More details to follow as the commission spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren is yet to respond to the development.
