EFCC announces online auction of 900 luxury vehicles seized from Yahoo Boys, corrupt politicians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Nigerians to take part in an online auction of luxury vehicles that were seized from Yahoo Boys, corrupt politicians and other individuals involved in criminal activities during the Commission’s investigations.

 

In line with the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022, the EFCC made the announcement on Monday, revealing details of the auction, including the auctioneers, a list of available vehicles, and the locations where these cars can be viewed. The cars will be up for auction in various cities such as Abuja, Benin, Sokoto, Uyo, Lagos, Kaduna, Ilorin, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kano, and Ibadan.

 

In a statement issued on Monday, the EFCC stated: “The general public is hereby notified that the @officialEFCC, through its appointed auctioneers, will conduct an e-auction of the under-listed vehicles that are subject to final forfeiture orders.”

 

Vehicles available for auction

Among the vehicles listed for auction are high-end models such as the Lexus, Porsche Panamera, Crosstour, Mercedes Benz, and Venza, to name a few. The EFCC posted a list of auctioneers, along with the locations where the vehicles can be found.

 

Also read: EFCC freezes N548.6 million linked to crypto platforms ByBit and KuCoin

 

Auction details and locations

Rihago Auction Ltd will handle the sale of 34 recovered vehicles in Abuja. The vehicles will be available at designated locations, and the following is a list of the vehicles and their respective tag numbers as provided by the EFCC:

1. Toyota Camry | ADC/ABJ/AU/01 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
2. Toyota Corolla Sport | ADC/ABJ/AU/02 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
3. Toyota Camry SE | ADC/ABJ/AU/03 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
4. Toyota Camry LE | ADC/ABJ/AU/04 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
5. Scion TC Sports Car | ADC/ABJ/AU/06 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
6. Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/08 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
7. Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/10 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
8. Toyota Corolla LE | ADC/ABJ/AU/12 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
9. Toyota Corolla CE | ADC/ABJ/AU/14 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
10. Porsche Panamera | ADC/ABJ/AU/15 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
11. Lexus ES 350 | ADC/ABJ/AU/16 | Durumi, Gudu
12. Lexus ES 300 | ADC/ABJ/AU/18 | Durumi, Gudu
13. Toyota Camry XLE | ADC/ABJ/AU/19 | Durumi, Gudu
14. Toyota Avalon | ADC/ABJ/AU/20 | Durumi, Gudu
15. Jaguar XF | ADC/ABJ/AU/24 | Durumi, Gudu
16. Toyota Corolla Sport | ADC/ABJ/AU/25 | Durumi, Gudu
17. Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/27 | Durumi, Gudu
18. Toyota Camry XLE | ADC/ABJ/AU/28 | Durumi, Gudu
19. Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/31 | Durumi, Gudu
20.  Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/32 | Durumi, Gudu
21.  Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/35 | Durumi, Gudu
    22. Ford Expedition | ADC/ABJ/AU/29 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
    23. Lexus ES 300 | ADC/ABJ/AU/37 | Durumi, Gudu
    24. Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/40 | Durumi, Gudu
    25. Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/41 | Durumi, Gudu
    26. Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/45 | Durumi, Gudu
    27. Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/46 | Durumi, Gudu
    28. Toyota Corolla | ADC/ABJ/AU/52 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
    29. Lexus | ADC/ABJ/AU/54 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
    30. Hyundai Mini Bus | ADC/ABJ/AU/58 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
    31. Volkswagen Touareg V6 | ADC/ABJ/AU/62 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
    32. Passat Car | ADC/ABJ/AU/64 | Baze Exhibit Car Park

The auction will give interested bidders the opportunity to acquire these luxury vehicles, which were previously forfeited as part of the EFCC’s efforts to fight corruption and recover illicitly acquired assets.