James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria

BBC ^ | May 18, 2021 | BBC

[Kriggerel]

Some $5.8m (£4.2m) recovered by UK agencies that was stolen by a Nigerian former governor and laundered in Britain have now been returned to Nigeria, the Nigerian authorities say.

Former Delta state Governor James Ibori was convicted of money laundering in the UK in 2012.

Prosecutors say he stole an estimated $165m (£117m) from the oil-rich state.

A Bombardier Challenger jet is among the items listed in court documents for a confiscation order against Ibori.

[Kriggerel]

Good day, KIND SIR. My name is James Ibori, former Governor of Nigeria DELTA STATE, and I am needing your GODLY and VALUABLE assistance to transfer a large amount of money...

[Gay State Conservative]

I’ve traveled extensively in Africa and I can’t help but think that the breathtaking poverty one sees there *must* be due...to a very substantial degree...to corrupt politicians.

[FlyingEagle]

But wait I already gave Prince Ibori my bank account number and pin to transfer those lost funds to me. What is this anyway some kinda scam?

[hanamizu]

I’ve traveled extensively in Africa and I can’t help but think that the breathtaking poverty one sees there *must* be due...to a very substantial degree...to corrupt politicians.

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You haven’t been paying attention. We’ve been told that African poverty is due to European colonialism and white supremacy.
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[Kriggerel]

Indeed.

And we’re soon going to find out whether they find Chinese KKKolonialiSSt KKKleptomania to be any more palatable than the European variety.

Were I a betting man, I would bet that Europeans will start to look warm and fuzzy by comparison...

[KingofZion]

I have traveled to the Niger Delta where Ibori was Governor (and which produced President Goodluck Jonathan). The scale and scope of corruption is disheartening, especially when you see the poverty amidst oil wealth. Unfortunately they are unwilling and unable to prosecute corruption locally, which is why you see trials in the UK.

[Gay State Conservative]

Yes...doesn’t Nigeria have the third or fourth largest oil reserves in the world? Gold...diamonds...oil...a thousand other minerals...you’d think that Africa would be a lot different.

[Liz]

No only is Nigeria filthy rich in its own right, but they are pigging out at the US public trough on foreign aid, AND depend on remittances from their nationals here swilling on the US gravy train and sending US tax dollars to these connivers

[frank ballenger]

Funny.

Now they regret those email banking passwords and savings account transfers. He seemed so sincere.

[The MAGA-Deplorian]

Yes...doesn’t Nigeria have the third or fourth largest oil reserves in the world? Gold...diamonds...oil...a thousand other minerals...you’d think that Africa would be a lot different.

It would...but its ran by Africans. Thats why “Coming to America” and the “Black Panther” are works of unrealistic fiction.

[Jimmy Valentine]

The Chinese need to read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness.”