# EFCC aviation fraud prosecutions in Nigeria > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/efcc-aviation-fraud-prosecutions-in-nigeria > Updated: 2026-10-29T05:38:25.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is conducting multiple high-profile fraud prosecutions involving aviation assets and government contracts in Nigeria. In a Lagos State trial involving former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Managing Director Ahmed Kuru and others, a witness testified that the receivership of Arik Air was “fraudulent and faulty” because it was based on non-existent debt to Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. Further testimony alleged that Arik Air assets valued at N4.9 billion were diverted to fund NG Eagle Airlines, which was later sold for approximately N149 million. The defendants in this case face charges including conspiracy, stealing, and abuse of office related to an alleged N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud. In a separate proceeding at an Abuja High Court, the EFCC is prosecuting former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, his daughter Fatima, and his son-in-law Hamman Jalal Sule. The group faces a six-count charge involving abuse of office and contract fraud totaling N2.8 billion related to Al Buraq Global Investment Limited. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: EFCC prosecutes aviation-related fraud cases in Nigeria The EFCC is prosecuting several cases in Nigeria involving alleged aviation fraud, including the diversion of N4.9 billion in Arik Air assets and a N2.8 billion contract fraud case involving former minister H.A 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/efcc-prosecutes-aviation-related-fraud-cases-in-nigeria ### 2026-10-26: EFCC witness claims Arik Air receivership was fraudulent An EFCC witness testified in court that Arik Air's receivership was fraudulent, claiming the airline had no outstanding debt to Union Bank of Nigeria. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/efcc-witness-claims-arik-air-receivership-was-fraudulent --- Cite as: EFCC aviation fraud prosecutions in Nigeria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/efcc-aviation-fraud-prosecutions-in-nigeria