The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed why popular cleric Jerry Eze was investigated for several months.
Speaking at an event in Abuja, Olukoyede explained that the probe was triggered by intelligence reports showing unusually high inflows of foreign currencies—dollars and pounds—into a domiciliary account linked to the pastor. The funds reportedly came from multiple countries, raising suspicions and prompting a full-scale investigation.
After a six-month review of financial records and questioning, the commission found no evidence of wrongdoing. Olukoyede disclosed that he later invited the founder of Streams of Joy International, not for further interrogation, but to commend him after understanding the sources and use of the funds.
He emphasized that while the pastor was cleared, the agency would continue to monitor financial activities as part of its mandate, urging him to maintain transparency and accountability.
