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.
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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:
- Toyota Camry | ADC/ABJ/AU/01 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Toyota Corolla Sport | ADC/ABJ/AU/02 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Toyota Camry SE | ADC/ABJ/AU/03 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Toyota Camry LE | ADC/ABJ/AU/04 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Scion TC Sports Car | ADC/ABJ/AU/06 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/08 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/10 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Toyota Corolla LE | ADC/ABJ/AU/12 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Toyota Corolla CE | ADC/ABJ/AU/14 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Porsche Panamera | ADC/ABJ/AU/15 | Baze Exhibit Car Park
- Lexus ES 350 | ADC/ABJ/AU/16 | Durumi, Gudu
- Lexus ES 300 | ADC/ABJ/AU/18 | Durumi, Gudu
- Toyota Camry XLE | ADC/ABJ/AU/19 | Durumi, Gudu
- Toyota Avalon | ADC/ABJ/AU/20 | Durumi, Gudu
- Jaguar XF | ADC/ABJ/AU/24 | Durumi, Gudu
- Toyota Corolla Sport | ADC/ABJ/AU/25 | Durumi, Gudu
- Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/27 | Durumi, Gudu
- Toyota Camry XLE | ADC/ABJ/AU/28 | Durumi, Gudu
- Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/31 | Durumi, Gudu
- Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC | ADC/ABJ/AU/32 | Durumi, Gudu
- 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.