US urged to probe Kyari for allegedly violating sanctions on Russia

• The NNPCL CEO, Mele Kyari, has been accused of violating sanctions on Russia by importing crude oil and petroleum products from the eastern European country
• The Concerned Citizens on Economic Reform Nigeria (CCERN) urged the US government to probe and sanction Kyari
• The group alleged that the proceeds from the activities were being used to promote Russian influence in West Africa

The funds were specifically paid to make Russian flags
Photo credit: @MKKyari/@POTUSSource: TwitterWe found that NNPLC, in connivance with Mr Kyari’s associates, has an arrangement for blending petroleum products in Malta before shipping them to Nigeria. The transaction involved in the span of the last year is quoted to be worth more than $2.08 billion, which effectively makes it possible for Russia to continue earning substantial revenue to oil its war machine. The widespread protests during the first half of this month were in part financed with proceeds of Mr Kyari’s sidestepping of the Price Cap Coalition sanctions.The funds were specifically paid to make Russian flags and mobilize persons displaying the flags while chanting pro-Russian and anti-West slogans.Kyari blasted for travelling amid fuel scarcity

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