Archbishop Arrested Over Naira Mutilation, Money Laundering

Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting

OPERATIVES of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Archbishop Angel Oyeghe for alleged conspiracy, naira mutilation, and suspected money laundering.

The self-acclaimed archbishop, who is the founder of Faith Healing Ministry in Warri, Delta State, was taken into custody on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, following the circulation of a viral video showing several individuals spraying naira notes on a live cow during a church event under her supervision.

According to the EFCC, the act is a violation of Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007, which prohibits the abuse and defacement of the national currency.

The Commission has launched a manhunt for other suspects seen in the video.

The EFCC confirmed that Archbishop Oyeghe has provided useful statements to investigators and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.