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FG to extradite ex-Mint boss to Uk for Polymer scandal

The United Kingdom has requested the extradition of a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company, Mr. Emmanuel Okomoyon, to face prosecution in relation to an alleged scam involving printing of polymer notes.

The Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed on Monday that the British government had contacted the Federal Government to have the former Mint MD extradited.

It was gathered that over N750m was involved in the scam allegedly involving officials of the CBN, NSPMC and Securency International Pty of Australia, now Innovia Security Pty Limited.

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