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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission interrogates John Tsoho over $160,000 reportedly discovered with his wife.
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Anti-graft operatives allegedly intercepted the judge’s wife while travelling to Benue State and returned her to Abuja.
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Chief judge also faces probe by Code of Conduct Bureau over alleged failure to declare bank accounts.
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday reportedly interrogated the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, John Tsoho, for several hours over a large sum of cash allegedly discovered in his wife’s possession.
Sources said the anti-graft agency questioned the senior judicial officer after his wife was reportedly intercepted by EFCC operatives while travelling to Benue State.
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The woman was said to have been returned to Abuja following the interception.
According to sources familiar with the development, about $160,000 in cash was allegedly found with her at the time of the incident.
Authorities have yet to officially clarify the origin of the funds or the purpose of the trip.
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The development comes amid increasing scrutiny surrounding Justice Tsoho.
He is scheduled to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau on March 16, 2026, over allegations of failing to properly declare his assets as required by law.
A petition had accused the chief judge of breaching the Code of Conduct law by allegedly omitting several bank accounts from his asset declaration, including three accounts with United Bank for Africa and another with Access Bank.
If the bureau establishes a prima facie case, the matter could be referred for prosecution, with penalties under the law including imprisonment, forfeiture of assets and a possible ban from holding public office.
In a statement, the Director of Information of the Federal High Court, Catherine Christopher, said the chief judge remains willing to cooperate with the investigation.
The statement noted that Justice Tsoho intends to appear before the bureau alongside his legal representative, Kanu Agabi, once the senior advocate returns to Nigeria from a medical trip abroad.
Meanwhile, Justice Tsoho has denied the allegations, maintaining that he complied fully with all legal requirements regarding asset declaration.
