Did you read the reports that a private jet was seized in
South Africa for carrying undeclared cash to the tune of $9.3 million.
Two Nigerians were being investigated for trying to smuggle in
the cash into South Africa.
The private jet the money was found in belongs to the
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor via a company
he co-owns, Eagle Air.
Pastor Oritsejafor released a statement today claiming that he
had leased the jet to another company so had no control over the use of the
jet:
Green Coast Produce Limited also released a statement saying
that the aircraft was hired by one John Ishyaku:
“On the 5th of September 2014 the aircraft was hired from us
by a John Ishyaku. The charter to John Ishyaku was upon the following
documented terms: (a) Depart Abuja-Johannesburg on the 5th of September 2014
(b) Return to Abuja on the 6th of September 2014 (c) To wait and return with
the passengers. All cargoes were accompanied by passenger who could readily
defend the contents. We are not and cannot be privy to any alleged extraneous
cargo transported on the aircraft other than that declared in the agreed terms
of hire. We are not liable and cannot be construed as a party to any alleged
infractions, either in Nigeria or South Africa as he case may be, after the hire
of the aircraft." the company said.
The private jet carrying the money, allegedly meant for
buying weapons, landed at Lanseria International Airport, Johannesburg on
September 5.
The money was loaded in three suitcases but attracted
suspicion when the suitcases were scanned.
The money and the jet have been seized by SA customs pending
investigation.
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