EFCC Receives Petition Alleging $2.98m Fraud Against Senator Cyril Fasuyi, Wife

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has received a formal petition accusing Senator Cyril Fasuyi, who represents Ekiti North Senatorial District, and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Adun Fasuyi, of allegedly being involved in a $2,980,535 fraud linked to foreign business transactions.

The petition was filed by Mr. Nuel Wilson, West Africa Regional Representative of Integrated Packaging Systems FZCO (IPS Ingredis) and its Nigerian subsidiary, IPS Ingredis Integrated Systems Limited. It alleges conspiracy, fraudulent conversion, obtaining by false pretences, and diversion of funds arising from a long-standing commercial relationship.

According to the complaint, the business dealings began in 2015 after the Fasuyis, operating through Legacy Foods Limited, were introduced to the Dubai-based company by a third party.

The foreign firm claims the couple presented themselves as credible and capable business partners, leading to multiple supply agreements for raw materials such as corn starch, maltodextrin, maltose syrup, and shortening.

The company stated that goods valued at over $9 million were supplied over the course of the relationship. However, it alleged that after the products were delivered and reportedly sold in Nigeria, an outstanding balance of $2,980,535 was never remitted despite repeated demands.

The petition further claims that investigations by the complainant indicated that proceeds from the sales were diverted for personal use rather than being returned to the supplier as agreed. It described the situation as a deliberate attempt to frustrate foreign investment and exploit trade relationships.

The EFCC, an agency mandated to investigate financial crimes and economic sabotage, reportedly acknowledged receipt of the petition on December 10, 2020, and is expected to review the allegations as part of its investigative process.

Mrs. Fasuyi was also named in the complaint as a co-accused, with the petition alleging her involvement in the transactions. At some point during related proceedings, she was reportedly present but allegedly evaded arrest by anti-graft operatives.

As of now, neither Senator Fasuyi nor his wife has issued a public response to the allegations.