Dubai Based Company Respond to EFCC over Buratai’s Dubai Properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have gone on the offensive with a Dubai-based company accused of being connected to the Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai’s alleged fraud.

The company, The First Group, have come out and responded to reports of their involvement in Buratai’s alleged shady dealings.

Their Abuja offices were sealed up by the EFCC on Wednesday over the alleged involvement with Buratai.

According to The Vanguard, the company has responded in a statement that they want to pursue legal options, so as to protect their reputation in the country.

The statement said, “The First Group’s Nigerian agent, TFG Real Estate, Limited, fully abides by Nigeria’s anti-money laundering regulations. In line with this commitment, TFG Real Estate, Limited, regularly files the required reports with the section of the Special Control Unit on Money Laundering (SCUML) division of the EFCC in Abuja.

“Furthermore, The First Group’s Dubai operations, which are indirectly implicated in these baseless allegations, are governed by UAE Federal Law, and in particular, the country’s anti-money laundering laws, which rank among the world’s most robust.

“The First Group’s clients are also protected by the Dubai government’s rigorous and world-class real estate regulations, which are designed to protect the interests of local and international investors in this dynamic property market.

“The First Group is fully transparent in its operations and has a proven track-record of delivering world-class developments in the United Arab Emirates over many years. Its priority is protecting the interests of its clients and generating strong returns on their investments while complying with all legal statutes in the markets in which it operates.

“In respect to the current media speculation, The First Group will explore all legal options to defend its commercial reputation in Nigeria”,