The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared prominent businessman and real estate developer, Olasijibomi Ogundele of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted for alleged diversion of funds and money laundering.
In a statement released on Friday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC urged the public to provide any useful information on Ogundele’s whereabouts. “The public is hereby notified that Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of diversion of funds and money laundering,” the statement read.
According to the commission, Ogundele, 44, hails from Ori-Ade Local Government Area of Osun State and was last traced to G29, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. The EFCC advised that information could be provided at any of its offices across Nigeria, including those in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, and other major cities.
Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, had previously been detained by the police at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja over alleged fraud before being released on bail in October 2024. His detention followed a petition by human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi, who accused Ogundele of fraudulently obtaining \$325,000 from a client, Kabiru Ibrahim, on November 5, 2020. The sum represented 50% of an agreed \$650,000 payment for a three-bedroom flat in a property known as Leonardo Estate by Sujimoto Home.
According to the petition, Ogundele had offered the property at a reduced price if 50% was paid upfront, with Sujimoto Construction Limited acknowledging receipt of the \$325,000. However, the client later discovered that no such project existed and alleged that the payment was made under false pretence. The EFCC has vowed to pursue the case and called on Nigerians to assist with credible information that could aid in locating Ogundele.
Source: https://saharareporters.com/
