The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the managing director of Medview Airline, Mr Muneer Bankole, over alleged hajj fraud.
It was learnt that he was detained on Monday afternoon at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja.
A source familiar with the case revealed that Bankole, arrived at the EFCC complex at 11 am on Monday,.
It was gathered that he was invited by the anti-graft agency over a case of alleged diversion of 50 percent 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.
EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest to newsmen.
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