EFCC arrests Archbishop over naira mutilation, money laundering

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Archbishop Angel Oyeghe over allegations of conspiracy, naira mutilation, and suspected money laundering.

IDOMA VOICE gathered that, Oyeghe was apprehended on Tuesday by officers from the Benin Zonal Directorate of the anti-corruption agency.

The self-styled Archbishop, founder of Faith Healing Ministry in Warri, Delta State, was taken into custody following a viral video showing several individuals under her supervision spraying naira notes on a live cow during a church event.

The EFCC stated that it is also pursuing other suspects connected to the incident, which violates Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.

Archbishop Oyeghe has cooperated with investigators and provided statements. She will be charged to court once the ongoing investigations are completed.