BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’
Friday, April 24, 2026
The EFCC has detained former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni in Abuja on suspicion of diverting about N36 billion (≈$30 million) through fraud. He remains in custody while investigators probe the alleged misappropriation, underscoring heightened enforcement against financial misconduct and raising concerns for investors and the credibility of
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody as investigations continue. The EFCC is investigating the alleged diversion and misappropriation of funds estimated […] BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’