Businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu has denied reports claiming that $13 million was recovered from her residence, insisting that only $50,000 and ₦13 million were found during a raid.
Speaking on a Channels Television programme, she described the widely circulated figure as inaccurate and misleading.
Her comments come amid an ongoing case involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which had previously declared her wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
According to Achimugu, while her home was indeed searched by operatives, the claims of $13 million being recovered are false. She noted that the cash found included $50,000 and ₦13 million, which she said belonged to her mother, alongside her personal belongings.
She declined to provide further details on the matter, stating that the issue is already before the court and commenting further could be prejudicial.
“I won’t go into details about the $13 million since the matter is in court. I trust the judicial system to deliver the right judgment in due time,” she said.
Questioning the origin of the reports, Achimugu added that she does not keep such large sums at home, stressing, “I’m not a bank, so I won’t keep $13 million in my house,” while noting that having foreign currency is sometimes necessary for family needs abroad.