The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, confirmed on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, that a six-month investigation into Pastor Jerry Eze found no evidence of money laundering or financial wrongdoing.
The EFCC boss shared these details during the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja, the Nigeria’s capital, explaining that the probe was a standard procedure triggered by specific financial activities.
According to the Commission, it acted on intelligence reports and petitions after observing large, frequent foreign currency inflows in dollars and pounds into Eze’s domiciliary accounts.
Funds were reportedly “dropping like raindrops” from various international sources, including the United States, Colombia, Sri Lanka, and Togo.
After combing the books for six months and questioning the cleric, investigators said they found no incriminating evidence.
Olukoyede stated that he ultimately invited the pastor to his office not for further interrogation, but to commend him for his integrity and the philanthropic work he does through his foundation.
Olukoyede noted that while several other religious leaders have been convicted or remain under investigation for fraudulent practices, Pastor Jerry Eze was fully cleared of all allegations.
Reports highlighted that the EFCC maintains a responsibility to investigate such cases to protect the financial system’s integrity.
