According to a report from Reuters news agency, the lengthy process of retrieving money stolen by a Nigerian ex-state governor, James Ibori, is reaching its conclusion in the United Kingdom.
A British prosecutor has requested the court to seize $129 million (£100 million) from Ibori, who was previously accused of embezzling around $165 million from the oil-rich Delta state in southern Nigeria.
Back in 2019, the UK had already returned $5.8 million that Ibori had taken. He was extradited from Dubai to the UK in 2012 and subsequently found guilty of 10 counts of fraud.
After serving a portion of his sentence in prison, Ibori returned to Nigeria in 2017.
In response to the impending confiscation order, Ibori has stated that he intends to appeal the decision. The order is expected to be issued on Friday or shortly after, as per Reuters’ information.