The suspects ─ Mrs. Felicia Omoyenu (Manager), Luke Obasa, Maureen Joseph, Frank Obiorah, Jane Kuyi and Stella Otioere ─ were reportedly arrested on Tuesday after they had allegedly diverted the funds.
It was gathered that an employee of the state internal revenue board leaked the “deal” to the authorities, which got the police involved. It was further gathered that the informant was in hiding following alleged threats by some relations of the suspects.
The police sources said the suspects, upon interrogation, confessed that they had shared the money.
A police source said, “During our investigation, about N70m was found in the manager’s son’s account. The five other suspects said they were only given a small part of the money.”
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs. Celestina kalu, confirmed the arrest of the suspects.
She added, “The suspects have been granted bail after two days in detention, investigation into the alleged fraud is ongoing.”