The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted for alleged involvement in a $14.8 million fraud.
According to a public notice issued by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, Sylva, 61, is wanted over allegations of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257, funds reportedly invested by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for a refinery project.
The anti-graft agency said the declaration follows a warrant issued by the Lagos State High Court on November 6, 2025.
The EFCC urged anyone with information on Sylva’s whereabouts to contact its offices nationwide or report to the nearest police station or security agency.
