Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed that he initiated a six-month investigation into well-known pastor Jerry Eze over allegations of money laundering, but the inquiry took an unexpected direction.
During the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony, Olukoyede explained that the EFCC acted on intelligence and complaints regarding significant deposits into an overseas bank account associated with the pastor.
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“I looked into this man for six months for money laundering based on intelligence and petitions,” he stated, noting that the transactions raised concerns due to their international origins.
“At one point, I observed a domiciliary account with large sums in dollars and pounds arriving from places like Colombia, America, Sri Lanka, and even Togo.”
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Intrigued by the account’s owner, he mentioned, “I asked, ‘Who is this man?’ and was informed it was Pastor Jerry Eze of Streams of Joy, prompting me to investigate further.” After conducting a detailed review, he summoned Eze for questioning.
Recalling their initial encounter, Olukoyede admitted he nearly failed to recognize him, thinking to himself, “I was about to say, ‘Have your pastor come here,’ or ‘Bring your bishop!’”
However, after listening to Eze’s response, the EFCC leader’s viewpoint shifted. “I told him, ‘I didn’t invite you here to explain; we have already completed our investigation. I called you here to commend you.’”
This revelation was met with applause from the audience, as Olukoyede seized the opportunity to emphasize integrity, noting that some religious leaders are currently under investigation or have faced convictions for fraud.
