Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears - BBC News

A Nigerian court hears dramatic testimony in the corruption trial of the former central bank chief.

46 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele has described the allegations against him as "barefaced lies"By Gloria AradiBBC NewsNigeria is seeking Interpol's help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m (£4.9m) from the central bank, using the forged signature of then President Muhammadu Buhari.

Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele.

He is already on trial on 20 charges, including illegally receiving the $6.2m.

Mr Emefiele has denied all the charges, and is currently out on bail.

He is the most high-profile former official to be charged with corruption since President Bola Tinubu took office last May.

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