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EFCC detains Medview Airline MD, Bankole, over Hajj fund ‘scam’

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the Managing Director of Medview Airline, Mr. Muneer Bankole, over alleged diversion of Hajj funds

A source familiar with case disclosed that Bankole, who arrived the EFCC complex at 11am on Monday, January 31, 2022, was invited by the anti-graft agency over a case of alleged diversion of 50 per cent of funds paid to him by the National Hajj Commission, and additional $900,000 for the airlift of pilgrims in 2019.

He allegedly received the funds as mobilization but did not execute the contract.

When contacted, EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest

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